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 These materials are everywhere, holding together packages, keeping labels on bottles, securing medical dressings, and positioning posters on many a bedroom wall. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 It’s also commonly used in dressings and marinades due to its acidity. — Lauren O'Connor, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026 The outer layer holds concentrated citrus oils and flavor; it is commonly grated and the resulting citrus zest added to baked goods, dressings, or cocktails. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026 All of the food is made fresh, in-house, with high-quality ingredients, including the dressings and sandwich topping, such as their hummus, tzatziki, pesto, and more. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 The restaurant makes its ranch dressings and salsas in house, prepares fresh toppings daily and uses fresh beef and never-frozen buns. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Best Substitutes For Dressings And Sauces Lemon juice also makes an excellent substitute for white vinegar in dressings and slaws. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Choose Sauces and Dressings Wisely Sauces and dressings add flavor and can significantly impact a dish’s nutritional profile, either positively or negatively. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 28 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

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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

Definition of plasters

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When the lid is locked, condensation builds up and drips back into the dish, which can thin sauces and dilute seasoning.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Conceptually, Zero Zero’s sauces each pay homage to a specific region in Italy, harkening upon Midwestern offerings and Italian inspiration.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026