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
Federal student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their loans could soon see their paychecks shrink as the Department of Education resumes garnishing wages over the unpaid debts.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The federal government has resumed garnishing wages and withholding benefits from student loan borrowers after years of legal limbo, which could affect thousands in Michigan.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, Freep.com, 8 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
Add a pop of color by garnishing it with lemon and lime slices.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Carpenter’s fund surpassed $1 million in total donations as of June by similarly garnishing a dollar from ticket sales on her North American and European tours, per Forbes.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
In many states, the path for filing a case against a debtor and garnishing their wages is relatively smooth — especially if the debtor doesn’t appear in court.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
To keep it from vanishing, perch the treat just on the rim of the glass or slide it onto a short skewer before garnishing the sweet sipper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The federal government has resumed garnishing wages and withholding benefits from student loan borrowers after years of legal limbo, which could affect thousands in Michigan.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, Freep.com, 8 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
Add a pop of color by garnishing it with lemon and lime slices.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Carpenter’s fund surpassed $1 million in total donations as of June by similarly garnishing a dollar from ticket sales on her North American and European tours, per Forbes.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
In many states, the path for filing a case against a debtor and garnishing their wages is relatively smooth — especially if the debtor doesn’t appear in court.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
To keep it from vanishing, perch the treat just on the rim of the glass or slide it onto a short skewer before garnishing the sweet sipper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishing
Verb
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However, decorating is a marathon—not a sprint.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On their website, the brand noted that more than 30 yards of French Chantilly lace went into the construction, and the 600 buttons adorning it are also covered in lace.—
Alfredo Toriello,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Also adorning the topper are 2,867 other diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls, according to the Royal Collection Trust.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Antique furniture and draping curtains secure a feeling of heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ultra-maximalist patterns, heavy fabrics like velvet, and over-the-top ornate draping styles won't quite fit into today's spaces.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Garnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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