dressing-downs

noun

plural of dressing-down
as in lessons

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  1. lessons
  2. raps
  3. lashes
  4. punishments
Noun
  • What may have seemed acceptable in the early consumer software days looks different after more than a decade of hard lessons about social media's impact on youth and as AI use becomes pervasive.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Not all of the lessons in the Walker Deibel playbook fit between its covers.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of lessons
Noun
  • In another era, his hard-nosed coke raps could have blown up in a much cooler way, say, during the 2010s blog era.
    — Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
  • Released on Sky Rompiendo’s independent imprint, Black Koi Entertainment, the song finds Maluma offering his sultry vocals as Kris R’s raps over the smooth reggaeton beat.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of raps
Noun
  • For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • It should be noted, though, that the fear doesn’t apply to temporary lashes.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Definition of lashes
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  • Across the country, data shows Black students have been more likely to receive punishments that remove them from the classroom, such as suspensions, expulsions and transfers to alternative schools.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Across the country, data show Black students have been more likely to receive punishments that remove them from the classroom, such as suspensions, expulsions and transfers to alternative schools.
    — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of punishments
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