Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underdressing
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Mullin pulled no punches in dressing down Democrats for the delay.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026 -
During her six-year tenure, Porter often went viral for wielding a whiteboard to emphasize her points while dressing down corporate executives in congressional hearings.—
Lia Russell
February 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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At times, Bieber appeared more focused on the livestream than the in-person crowd, referencing feedback from viewers and tailoring parts of the set in real time.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Standard wedding orders take four to eight weeks, but the store can sometimes accommodate urgent, last-minute requests (like tailoring a suit in under 24 hours), Steve Bernick said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
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But telecommunications firms might still balk at furnishing the data for fear they might be sued, Section 702 proponents say.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hazing findings heavily redacted In years past, the university has responded to open records requests by furnishing investigative documents related to hazing findings with minimal redactions.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The star's honey blonde hair was swept up into a twist at the top of her head with a long ponytail draping down and a few tendrils framing her face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Silky smooth and produced eco-consciously, Tencel is a polished, lightweight fabric that’s soft against skin and has a luxurious draping quality.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Birds are outfitting their nests with cigarette butts.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Best Swaddle Wrap For a swaddling option that’s secure while leaving some room for convenient variety, this easy swaddle wrap is a handy nursery item.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the convent’s nine bookable guest rooms are more akin to sleeping over at your grandmother’s house, swaddling you in a familiar, matronly feeling of being watched over and cared for from a distance.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In February, the NTSB said the ALERT Act fell short of addressing its 50 recommendations after the crash, including equipping all aircraft with the technology to receive more precise information about the locations of other aircraft.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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To prepare for the journey, the astronauts also underwent extensive geology training, equipping them to accurately photograph and describe lunar features such as ancient lava flows and impact craters during their time around the Moon.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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One student was up on a ladder wrapping a Tyvek moisture barrier around the exterior.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Barefoot Caribou Hair Tools Travel Bag No more wrapping your curling iron in a towel and hoping for the best.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Underdressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdressing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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