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
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025
There was also a curious walkout basement beneath a deck on the front of the building, which Mr. Lewinger could use as a ceramics studio.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Per Nielsen, overall TV usage has plummeted 44% since James and Curry decked the halls back in 2015, and the drop versus the comparable period a year ago is holding steady at -8%.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The wraparound porch has a putting green, and there’s a lower deck with a fire pit and a tiki bar for the adults.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025
There was also a curious walkout basement beneath a deck on the front of the building, which Mr. Lewinger could use as a ceramics studio.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the Middle Ages, people took their pet squirrels for walks and decked them out in flashy accessories.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Per Nielsen, overall TV usage has plummeted 44% since James and Curry decked the halls back in 2015, and the drop versus the comparable period a year ago is holding steady at -8%.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deck
Noun
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Despite the grim proceedings and grubby environment, the spatial arrangement of the image brings to mind a theatre balcony packed with eager punters ready to consume their money’s worth of entertainment.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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The house also has two laundry rooms, a primary bedroom suite with tray ceilings and two walk-in closets and a balcony.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This spacious pouch has all the classic features of the brand’s other functional bags, but this iteration is decorated with a rich, silky red sheen, complete with the subtle outline of a snake.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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The actress had her signature long nails on display, this time decorated with elaborate white and black designs with swirls of different shades of green as well as rhinestones.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Things are so grim that even a lion has taken refuge on the Dutton porch (more on that animal later).—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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This will open up your porch, allowing everyone to enjoy the stunning scenery.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In some guest rooms and suites not already adorned with original frescoes, walls were painted with sweeping landscapes, their hazy greens and ecrus a nod to the bucolic murals of Pompeian villas.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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More specifically, though, the jerseys were adorned with Aston Villa’s crest.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St. Peters’ Square in the event of a papal funeral — which draws a huge gathering of world leaders, prelates and ordinary Catholics — have long been taken care of, according to several sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Berkus was tapped to design the seven-story building, which includes eight luxury residences, a chic lobby, rooftop terrace, and fitness studio.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dessert options include an olive oil cake draped in blueberry compote, and hot, crispy Bombolini, Italian doughnuts served with a Nutella sauce.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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For their first appearance, Ronan met the moment in a navy blue draped Louis Vuitton two-piece, while Lowden coordinated in a matching navy tuxedo with black lapels.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, superhero cinema seems to be trimming a lot of the fat that’s contributed to the genre’s loss of gloss from its heady days of late-2010s.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Also different in 2025, five broad categories were trimmed to three.—
David Spiegel,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deck. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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