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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
Many cases can be managed with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and protective dressings, the 2010 study from the Royal Veterinary College reported.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Use them as a dip, spread, or topping for toast, or add them to dressings or stir-fries.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Dips and dressings can contain more than 100 calories per 2 tablespoons.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
However, in recipes where the onion flavor is meant to be subtle, such as in salads, dressings, or garnishes, chives can work well as a substitute.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The dressings and sauces were tasty and brought every bowl up a level.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Far too often, video game adaptations of dense sci-fi worlds on the big screen have only produced fancy set dressings for one-note adventures.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The researchers also noted that the results could inform future development of dressings or sauces designed to enhance nutrient availability, pending further study.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Because these products were supplied to deli and food-service counters, some prepared meals made with the dressings may also be affected, even if they were not manufactured by Ventura Foods.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
Use them as a dip, spread, or topping for toast, or add them to dressings or stir-fries.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Dips and dressings can contain more than 100 calories per 2 tablespoons.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
However, in recipes where the onion flavor is meant to be subtle, such as in salads, dressings, or garnishes, chives can work well as a substitute.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The dressings and sauces were tasty and brought every bowl up a level.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Far too often, video game adaptations of dense sci-fi worlds on the big screen have only produced fancy set dressings for one-note adventures.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The researchers also noted that the results could inform future development of dressings or sauces designed to enhance nutrient availability, pending further study.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Because these products were supplied to deli and food-service counters, some prepared meals made with the dressings may also be affected, even if they were not manufactured by Ventura Foods.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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
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Pastas in rich sauces, hearty soups filled with beans and sausage, and winter greens sautéed with seafood exemplify why restaurant industry surveys and internet searches find Italian American among the most popular cuisines in the US.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Beef or sausage fat can also be put to good use—for roasting potatoes or building savory sauces.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Dressings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressings. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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