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
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishing
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If spring is on your mind, consider decorating your front porch with an artificial flower basket, like this one, that’s on sale for a limited time.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Flashy trends and experimental ideas can make a space feel fresh, but there’s a reason why tried-and-true decorating methods endure.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Videos on Chinese social media show people adorning their homes with red posters carrying well-wishing phrases, known as fai chun or chunlian, in an annual festive ritual.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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If Iran remains beautiful, then the idea of Persia is more than mere ornament adorning the corpse of an ancient civilization.—
Ramin Jahanbegloo,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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If more privacy is the goal though, try draping airy textiles like a silk scarf or a lace tablecloth to achieve a more closed-off situation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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In photos shared by The Daily Mail, Kardashian brought the cinematic intrigue of a French screen siren back home with her, draping a black bombshell scarf around her long black hair and accessorizing with a pair of oversized black sunglasses.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Garnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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