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
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The house rises three stories through the oaks with valley views staged from nearly every level and balconies and decks stacked like outlooks on a trail.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
One of my favorites is definitely this three-piece rattan furniture set that makes rocking on your porch or deck that much more relaxing.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Large windows frame peaceful lake views throughout, while the open living and dining spaces flow onto a wraparound deck overlooking the water.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The house rises three stories through the oaks with valley views staged from nearly every level and balconies and decks stacked like outlooks on a trail.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Verb
The shower has a separate door which opens onto the decking and pool—ideal for pre- and post-swim bathing (and avoiding water tracking in the suite).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
One of my favorites is definitely this three-piece rattan furniture set that makes rocking on your porch or deck that much more relaxing.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deck
Noun
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Aerial photos show that the contemporary-style home is five stories, with four levels of balconies and a pool overlooking the beach below.
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Paul Kueker, 51, a father of two, was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at Saturday’s Goose concert when he was captured on video falling head-first from a balcony in the 300s section and landed on other concertgoers below, according to the New York Post.
Verb
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In fact, decorating your cubicle versus your laptop screen, might just be the way to move your career forward.
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For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
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In the aftermath of the collapse, victims’ families and injured survivors filed lawsuits against the property owner, manager, porch contractor and the city, the last of which a state appellate court ruled could not be held liable.
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Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
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The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
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Fans have also indulged in a more modern Scottish tradition, adorning statues in both cities with traffic cones.
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Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.
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The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.
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The outlet reported that workers have been draping the entire arena in fabric since Monday to transform the space.
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Ahead of her opening-round match against French player Elsa Jacquemot, Osaka arrived in the players’ tunnel draped in a custom all-white kimono layered over a floral Nike performance dress.
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Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
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Mow regularly and trim your edges, since ticks lurk in tall grass and brush.
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“Deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deck. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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