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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
The best sesame dressings have intense toasted sesame flavor, lots of zesty ginger, a hint of sugar and an ample dash of salt.
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Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Use it in marinades and dressings.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Ken’s line of ranch dressings is among the most popular on the market.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
This is commonly used in medical dressings today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Ranch and Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce Combining two favorites, ranch and blue cheese dressings, this dipping sauce is thick and rich enough to coat even the sturdiest of vegetables.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For lemons or limes, use a citrus juicer to extract the liquid to use in dressings, drinks, desserts, or to add acidity to dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Many cases can be managed with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and protective dressings, the 2010 study from the Royal Veterinary College reported.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Use it in marinades and dressings.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Ken’s line of ranch dressings is among the most popular on the market.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
This is commonly used in medical dressings today.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Ranch and Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce Combining two favorites, ranch and blue cheese dressings, this dipping sauce is thick and rich enough to coat even the sturdiest of vegetables.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
For lemons or limes, use a citrus juicer to extract the liquid to use in dressings, drinks, desserts, or to add acidity to dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Many cases can be managed with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and protective dressings, the 2010 study from the Royal Veterinary College reported.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 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.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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Mix hummus into dips or sauces.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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Meals are often paired with a variety of dipping sauces, creating a hands-on, interactive dining experience that combines socializing with cooking.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dressings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressings. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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