as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
a high-end caterer whose dishes feature an array of over-the-top garnishments
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Recent Examples of garnishments
The company assists with complex IRS issues like wage garnishments, bank levies, and tax liens.
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Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The shift reverses course on earlier plans to restart wage garnishments this month after a pandemic-era pause.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The announcement comes days after Secretary of Education Linda McMahon told reporters in Rhode Island that garnishments would be paused.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
With numbers this high, many families in North Carolina could see an impact once garnishments begin.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, involuntary wage garnishments and increasing interest rates were suspended.
—Tevon Blair, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
For child support garnishments, the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division provides case information and payment options.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Collections on loans restarted in May and are typically done through wage garnishments and offsetting tax refunds or other federal benefits like Social Security.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
That includes calls, letters, lawsuits and wage garnishments.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The shift reverses course on earlier plans to restart wage garnishments this month after a pandemic-era pause.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The announcement comes days after Secretary of Education Linda McMahon told reporters in Rhode Island that garnishments would be paused.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
With numbers this high, many families in North Carolina could see an impact once garnishments begin.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, involuntary wage garnishments and increasing interest rates were suspended.
—Tevon Blair, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
For child support garnishments, the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division provides case information and payment options.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Collections on loans restarted in May and are typically done through wage garnishments and offsetting tax refunds or other federal benefits like Social Security.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
That includes calls, letters, lawsuits and wage garnishments.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishments
Noun
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Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stones that fail Brown’s checks become ornaments for the home or garden, scrap pieces of granite are turned into bottle stops, cheese boards and coasters.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The holiday is typically celebrated with a big carnival with purple, gold and green decorations.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The white-tablecloth service transforms the casual diner into a romantic destination featuring festive decorations and a specialty menu.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with garnishes.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chives offer a milder flavor with thin, grass-like stems, often used raw as garnishes in salads, sauces, and soups.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pinning her veil beneath the knot allowed the two adornments to not overlap.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Garnishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishments. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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