as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Recent Examples of deck
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Saying hello from inside, Wilson watched as the bear walked along the deck railing.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
Black and white cheetah prints decked skirts with a front slit trimmed in aquamarine feathers which also snaked around the lapels of a fiery red woolen coat.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
While guests enjoy a dinner surprisingly devoid of steak and lobster, Nate asks Harry to show him the lines on the deck in preparation for docking the boat the next day.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Saying hello from inside, Wilson watched as the bear walked along the deck railing.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Jenner purchased her current home in 2020 and fully let loose in decking it out with colorful art and eclectic furnishings.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
Black and white cheetah prints decked skirts with a front slit trimmed in aquamarine feathers which also snaked around the lapels of a fiery red woolen coat.
—WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deck
Noun
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Courtesy of The Edition The Miami Beach Edition is somehow both a sanctuary and a social haven: their spacious guest rooms are adorned in warm calming neutrals and pale woods, many with balconies that look over the ocean.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Watching on from the balconies above, Unai Emery will return here, to Hondarribia, whenever his schedule allows.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It’s tastefully decorated without sacrificing comfort, with stunning natural accents and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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For the past six decades, the interior of the 3,000-seat auditorium at 1100 Third Avenue has been decorated in the colors of red and gold.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally, May Day baskets are taken to the recipient's house and hung on the doorknob or left on the porch in secret, a sweet, unexpected way to brighten up a neighbor's May Day.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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The dog walked to the porch and died there without receiving any aid, according to the lawsuit.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aparicio’s late grandmother, Maria de la Paz Torres Aparicio, handcrafted dolls adorned with clothes that people left behind during the war.—
Sarah Quiñones Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, The Dwarika’s spans 2.5 acres and features 80 rooms and suites, each one adorned with original woodwork, handcrafted furnishings and thoughtful Nepalese details.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Organizers quickly shifted gears and moved its karaoke night to the sumptuous presidential suite of the Cheval Blanc hotel, which boasts a wraparound terrace, private pool, projection room, several bedrooms, gym facilities and more.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Brandon Larson - Clarity Northwest Photography The lower-level entertainment room spills onto a large terrace.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In another look, Leray gets more daring with a pink and brown striped hoodie, baggy jeans, a pink bunny hat with a belt draped over her shoulders.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gudas opposed him in the final and after draping a gold medal around his neck last spring, the hard-nosed defenseman and Ducks captain might add another piece of hardware – as well as a $25,000 donation to the charity of his choice – for a very different reason.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But after Morant exited, the Thunder trimmed their halftime deficit in half midway through the third quarter.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Keep it simple and sweet by wrapping paper into a cone, trimming the excess if desired, and securing it with tape.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deck. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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