as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin
the inexperienced sprinter somehow dusted the field of veterans
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Recent Examples of dusted
Typically flavored with anise, orange zest, and orange blossom water, the round loaves are traditionally adorned with pieces of dough in the shape of crossbones and are often dusted with sugar.
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Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
Investigator Marsha Brown dusted the front door, bar, barstools, drinking and shot glasses, ash trays, and the telephone receiver for fingerprints.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Multiply that by two, and your frosting needs are done and dusted.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The outside is dusted with sugar.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Either way, this puppy should be done and dusted.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The french fries had a disconcerting astringency, like they’d been dusted in the same stuff that’s put on Hint of Lime Tostitos.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
That included Baja Blast cinnamon twists, another take on classic cinnamon twists that's instead dusted in Baja Blast flavor, which have yet to be released.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Darin' Dab Ghost Wings (Hot) — Bone-in or boneless wings dusted with a ghost pepper dry rub, served with a Last Dab Ranch dip cup.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
Investigator Marsha Brown dusted the front door, bar, barstools, drinking and shot glasses, ash trays, and the telephone receiver for fingerprints.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Multiply that by two, and your frosting needs are done and dusted.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The outside is dusted with sugar.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Either way, this puppy should be done and dusted.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The french fries had a disconcerting astringency, like they’d been dusted in the same stuff that’s put on Hint of Lime Tostitos.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
That included Baja Blast cinnamon twists, another take on classic cinnamon twists that's instead dusted in Baja Blast flavor, which have yet to be released.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Darin' Dab Ghost Wings (Hot) — Bone-in or boneless wings dusted with a ghost pepper dry rub, served with a Last Dab Ranch dip cup.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusted
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Several complaints, largely filed in Spanish, asked why they were locked up and bombed.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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And this is the same thing all Gazans did after their homes were bombed or damaged.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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As the lore goes, King’s daughter’s cat was struck by a truck and buried on a hill behind the house, inspiring the plot for his 1983 novel Pet Sematary.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Then, a flash flood buried the bodies in sediment.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After dropping 43 points against Golden State on Tuesday, Doncic somehow topped it, finishing with 49 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists and etching his name in the history books for several reasons.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Every red carpet misstep, every viral sound bite, is instantly flattened into content.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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The documentary, Peck said, is intended to convey his frustration that Orwell’s name has too often been flattened into an adjective, and 1984 into mere speculative fiction.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of footwear maker Deckers Brands plunged 15% Friday after the company trimmed its sales guidance for Hoka and Ugg — the two brands driving its growth — over concerns that tariffs are leading to a slide in demand.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Walmart has trimmed the price of its annual Thanksgiving meal deal to less than $4 per person, down from less than $7 per person in 2024.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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These downhome potatoes earn their Western stripes by sizzling in bacon grease before getting smothered with barbecue sauce, cheese, peppers, and plenty of crispy bacon.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Over time, it was smothered by sand brought in to replenish the beach.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Whisky Highball has become the de-facto national mixed drink of Japan, and the Japanese have, predictably, mastered the art.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Dusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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