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as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polishing
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in costuming
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in growing
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dressing
Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
On the spring 2026 runways, cobalt blue, also known as IKB, or colloquially Klein Blue (per the artist Yves Klein) made a significant statement—reflecting the broader shift toward expressive dressing.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Transfer about a quarter of dressing to a large bowl.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This bright and fresh Texas Caviar—a combination of black-eyed peas, hominy, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro tossed with a zesty Italian dressing—is a perfect appetizer for your summer cookouts.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
On the spring 2026 runways, cobalt blue, also known as IKB, or colloquially Klein Blue (per the artist Yves Klein) made a significant statement—reflecting the broader shift toward expressive dressing.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Known for his couture collections and dressing icons such as Cicely Tyson and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Michael previously served as a guest lecturer, critic and commencement speaker at the school.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Transfer about a quarter of dressing to a large bowl.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing
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Keep an eye out for chartreuses, browns, and bright sky blues, along with sulky mauves and beiges in a plaster finish.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The yellow bucket of a heavy construction excavator crashed down onto the roof of the vacant home at Parade Park, yanking it into a heap of split plaster and lumber.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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That means eating pasta, spaghetti sauce, sweet potatoes, frozen fruit and yogurt, while forgoing items like clementines and fresh vegetables.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Add cheese sauce to the broccoli-chicken mixture and stir to combine.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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David Abbott, whose family owns the street corner property, runs the Abbott Paint and Carpet home decorating supply store next door with his three brothers.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Once your pieces are formed, painting or decorating them adds another layer of creativity.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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After polishing the piece, rinse it well and wash it with dish soap and water again to ensure all the cream is removed.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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This gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly exfoliating sugar scrub helps to melt away makeup, excess oil, and buildup, all while buffing and polishing without stripping the skin.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Recent grocery store closures have rocked the north side of Milwaukee, where growing food deserts – areas where quality food is difficult to find – have left entire neighborhoods without ready access to food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The system is built for logistics and warehousing operations where frozen goods face strict shelf-life limits, FIFO requirements, and growing SKU complexity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The All’s Fair actress’s dramatic, parking lot-skimming outerwear featured silver grommet buckles adorning her wrist, and a matching waist-cinching belt.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 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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Finally, disinfect the tools by wiping the blades with a cloth dampened with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the hook comes back around, he’s still posted in that corner, this time rubbing his hands together like a Birdman reaction gif.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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