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as in plaster
a medicated covering used to heal an injury nurses put a dressing over his cuts so they wouldn't get infected

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as in sauce
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish tangy salad dressing that wasn't overloaded with corn syrup

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dressing

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verb

present participle of dress
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Recent Examples of dressing
Noun
Make the dressing: Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 July 2025 Aaron takes us to the International Gay Rodeo Association's Texas Tradition Rodeo, where traditional events like calf roping and chute dogging meet camp activities like steer decorating and goat dressing. Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Instead, apply a clean dressing over the eye and go to the hospital immediately. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Silken tofu can be blended into smoothies or used as a base for soups and creamy sauces, dressings, and dips. Cynthia Sass, Health, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dressing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing
Noun
  • Inside, there is cracked, deteriorated and missing plaster on the walls and ceiling throughout the building.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • One, now known as Entrée du port, was discovered beneath layers of wallpaper and plaster last year.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Fresh corn is just the addition the cheese sauce for these nachos was waiting for.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • Two screenshots from the viral video showing Kim holding the almost empty jar of sauce.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • What To Consider One could argue that a lot of things have gotten out of hand these days, from wedding dress codes to decorating trends.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Some did a combo, buying a cake but then decorating it.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to polishing, 6D force sensors are an essential part of humanoid robots, greatly enhancing their entire performance.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2025
  • From tackling the many facets of artificial intelligence to polishing communication skills, ongoing learning is an everyday initiative for today’s savviest tech leaders.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.
    Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This regional variation may reflect broader population trends, including migration patterns and the growing appeal of colleges in lower-cost areas.
    Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Alley Cats Salon’s cheeky take on a classic French tip features meticulously painted lemon wedges adorning nail tips.
    Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Picture celestial motifs, cosmic auras in every shade of the universe, and space-y flora and fauna adorning posters, phone cases, water bottles, belt bags, and beyond.
    Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This veil attaches to or over the shoulders of the dress, draping elegantly in the back.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Pleating, gathering, crinkling and draping not only gave the black material texture but also reflected the growth of her magical power.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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