Thesaurus results for DRESSINGS

dressings

noun

plural of dressing

as in plasters

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 sauces

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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Recent Examples of dressings Apple cider and wine vinegars are often used to punch up dressings, greens, and slaws. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Sip this juice on its own—in moderation, given its higher natural sugar content and low fiber content—or add it to smoothies, mocktails, dressings, marinades, or sauces. — Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2026 Nearly everything is prepared in-house, from the soups, breads, dressings, and tortillas to the daily specials. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Try it anywhere you might be tempted to use an anchovy or two, in dressings and sauces, braises, or, frankly, any dish involving seafood. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026 That selection of veggies paired with multiple mini cups of colorful dressings? — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Red cabbage pairs especially well with acidic dressings like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, which also helps soften its slightly bitter edge and brighten its color. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026 The new salads feature more protein choices with steak and shrimp, along with new salad toppings and dressings. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Crushed fruit vinegars have taken off as not only dressings and marinade, but also as a drinking vinegar. — ABC News, 16 June 2026

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Rehydration tablets, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, plasters and bandages, painkillers and antacids, plus insect repellent and SPF are in Hammond’s suitcase.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Mahmood said the company has already raised $175,000 for the project and that his team is building a series of plasters, Bloomberg reported.

— Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

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Dakar’s sauces already bring considerable flavor to the table.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Among the many offerings are salsas, sauces, salads, sandwiches, wraps and more than a dozen meal options that range from salmon and rice to beef stroganoff to spaghetti and meatballs.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026