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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
Sesame oil adds a nutty taste; flaxseed oil is bitter and may pair well with sweeter ingredients in dressings.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Sibia and Gill, the chain’s chicken is cut and marinated daily and its sauces and dressings are prepared in-house.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
It's also commonly used in dressings and marinades due to its acidity.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Each burger is served with fries or tots and includes unlimited access to Ruby Tuesday's Garden Bar, which features fresh greens, vegetables and premium toppings and dressings.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, aim to use a variety of healthy oils for cooking and dressings, and eat sources of good fats like nuts and avocados.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Bad salad kits have sloppy cuts of vegetables, meager toppings and oily or single-note dressings that are either too salty or just plain bland.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Approaches being studied or already in limited use include pills and liquids, topical creams, sprays or dressings and intravenous injections.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The company features iconic product names such as Heinz ketchup, Grey Poupon mustard, and a portfolio of hot sauces, dressings, and condiments.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
According to Sibia and Gill, the chain’s chicken is cut and marinated daily and its sauces and dressings are prepared in-house.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
It's also commonly used in dressings and marinades due to its acidity.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Each burger is served with fries or tots and includes unlimited access to Ruby Tuesday's Garden Bar, which features fresh greens, vegetables and premium toppings and dressings.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, aim to use a variety of healthy oils for cooking and dressings, and eat sources of good fats like nuts and avocados.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Bad salad kits have sloppy cuts of vegetables, meager toppings and oily or single-note dressings that are either too salty or just plain bland.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Approaches being studied or already in limited use include pills and liquids, topical creams, sprays or dressings and intravenous injections.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The company features iconic product names such as Heinz ketchup, Grey Poupon mustard, and a portfolio of hot sauces, dressings, and condiments.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressings
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Their technique also involves working with a variety of unexpected materials like plasters, metallic powders and even coffee powder.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Paige makes her own plasters, adding her own pigments to a marble plaster base.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Fans of milder sauces can choose between classic ranch, honey barbecue, and honey mustard.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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HexClad’s hybrid saucepan and lid set is a great little pan to have on hand for crafting the perfect sauces.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Dressings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressings. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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