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as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polishing
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in costuming
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in growing
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dressing
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Use it in marinades and dressings.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Our go-to recipe features a creamy, light dressing with plenty of fresh lemon flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Kate Young doesn’t really like custom dresses or method dressing.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Use it in marinades and dressings.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Players arrived for that inaugural season with no scholarships, buying their own shoes and socks and dressing in public bathrooms.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Our go-to recipe features a creamy, light dressing with plenty of fresh lemon flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing
Noun
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There’s also a two-story guesthouse and a one-bedroom space finished in smooth gray plaster—for a combined total of 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms in 11,000 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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That includes this hand-cast plaster, which is also 125 years old.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The baklava Wellington is filled with pork belly and served with romesco sauce.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Consumers are advised not to use the sauce, to discard it, and to contact the company for a full refund.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In decorating the kitchen house, Rollins focused on art by Charleston artists like Merton Simpson and William Halsey from the 1860s through the 1970s.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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For a more subtle approach to decorating, these small flocked bunnies add a tasteful, minimalist nod to the season.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Remove all oil residue from the nail beds before polishing.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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Harsh Chemicals and Abrasive Cleaners Avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners when cleaning and polishing wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Kolvet, who has been hosting Kirk’s show since his death, wrote in a post on X that there was growing urgency in Washington, including among anti-war voices, over reports that Iran may have been pursuing dirty bombs and seeking hypersonic weapons from China.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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It's consistently ranked one of the fastest growing cities in the country and crane—industrial, that is—might as well be the unofficial city bird.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The largest item found at the Boise tattoo shop is the rocket adorning the teal-and-black building’s roof.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dollander experienced a rookie season that ranked somewhere between eating thumbtacks and rubbing a cheese grater on shins.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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This research doesn’t offer a fix, though the internet has plenty of advice that may be risky, including rubbing soap or a dryer sheet on the soles.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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