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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
The new salads feature more protein choices with steak and shrimp, along with new salad toppings and dressings.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Top with your favorite taco dressings, but the cream cheese and black beans are a must.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Crushed fruit vinegars have taken off as not only dressings and marinade, but also as a drinking vinegar.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Then there was a discussion of alternate dressings.
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Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2026
The vegetables add fiber and crunch, helping with fullness without relying on heavy dressings or other additions.
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Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
The company relies on derivatives from oil and gas production to manufacture its products, which includes medical dressings.
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Pippa Stevens,macklin Fishman,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
The bowls can pull double duty and be used to serve dressings, sauces and dips as well.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
Dips and dressings can contain more than 100 calories per 2 tablespoons.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Top with your favorite taco dressings, but the cream cheese and black beans are a must.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
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
Then there was a discussion of alternate dressings.
—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2026
The vegetables add fiber and crunch, helping with fullness without relying on heavy dressings or other additions.
—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
The company relies on derivatives from oil and gas production to manufacture its products, which includes medical dressings.
—
Pippa Stevens,macklin Fishman,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
The bowls can pull double duty and be used to serve dressings, sauces and dips as well.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
Dips and dressings can contain more than 100 calories per 2 tablespoons.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressings
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Mahmood said the company has already raised $175,000 for the project and that his team is building a series of plasters, Bloomberg reported.
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Their technique also involves working with a variety of unexpected materials like plasters, metallic powders and even coffee powder.
Noun
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Customers can look forward to organic, handmade pasta and meats cooked over open fire, alongside seasonal veggies and sauces made from scratch, CharlotteFive previously reported.
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The pop-up prides itself on gourmet, 100% beef hot dogs topped with homemade sauces and organic ingredients.
Cite this Entry
“Dressings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressings. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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