as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
a chef who never served any dish without first garnishing it
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Recent Examples of garnishing
Some Republicans want to do nothing different and simply start garnishing wages.
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Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
In most states, a debt collector only needs a default judgment to start the process of garnishing wages or levying your bank accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Wait to stir it in until the very end to preserve its fresh flavor, and reserve a little for garnishing each dish before serving.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the summer, the department also walked back its plan to begin garnishing certain borrowers' Social Security payments.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Add to the signature copper mug, an ounce of vodka and lime juice, adding in double that of both an IPA and ginger beer, garnishing with a slice of lime and fresh mint to taste.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
And private lenders would not have the means to collect on the debt that the federal government would, such as garnishing wages.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Nov. 2025
Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
In most states, a debt collector only needs a default judgment to start the process of garnishing wages or levying your bank accounts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Wait to stir it in until the very end to preserve its fresh flavor, and reserve a little for garnishing each dish before serving.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the summer, the department also walked back its plan to begin garnishing certain borrowers' Social Security payments.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Add to the signature copper mug, an ounce of vodka and lime juice, adding in double that of both an IPA and ginger beer, garnishing with a slice of lime and fresh mint to taste.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
And private lenders would not have the means to collect on the debt that the federal government would, such as garnishing wages.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishing
Verb
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What this week provided was a savvy path to fortify one last Super Bowl push for those high-cost veterans decorating the offense.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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But don’t install dramatic tile in the bathroom or statement-making wallpaper in the dining room solely in hopes of wooing a buyer, as decorating taste is incredibly subjective, notes Nolen.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 2026 Academy Awards were no exception, with brilliant brooches, glittering gems, and sparkling strands adorning the A-list on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Lilies are a common Easter plant, adorning homes and churches across the Southeast during the spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Garnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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