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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
Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
At times, Harris’ choices of attire make historical references to the dressing practices of America’s founders in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
This isn’t even a great way to make a salad — the dressing won’t be evenly distributed across the greens, and some bites will wind up with more toppings than others.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Family Dinner package serving four to six ($109.99) includes one turkey breast, dressing and gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, green beans, and rolls.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
At times, Harris’ choices of attire make historical references to the dressing practices of America’s founders in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
This isn’t even a great way to make a salad — the dressing won’t be evenly distributed across the greens, and some bites will wind up with more toppings than others.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Davis, founder of interior design studio Atelier Davis, employed this sculptural plaster surround by Brent Warr in the formal living room of a French Colonial home.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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The home still boasts its original flooring, grand staircase, plaster beams and florets, to name a few.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
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The meal deal includes Ocean Spray canned jellied cranberry sauce, and green beans and dinner rolls from the in-house Great Value line.Anne D'Innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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The yogurt sauce adds a tangy flavor that complements the rich lamb. 2.Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The craft for October will be decorating pumpkins (real or artificial) chaired by Lori Kniffin and Debby Garrow.Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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Designers are leaning into asymmetry and embracing imperfection, including decorating with two different nightstands and using furniture in the bedroom that is increasingly eclectic, but still cohesive.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
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However, this research adds to a growing body of work exploring innovative treatments to improve healing from severe skin wounds.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The share of vacancies filled by people who don't meet the state's standard teacher requirements has been growing.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are standouts in every makeup category and Best of Beauty-winning brands that make beautiful base makeup, eye-adorning shadows, and luxurious lippies.Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Unlike the San Diego panda arrival, which was shrouded in secrecy, the National Zoo pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport on a specially outfitted FedEx cargo airplane that had artwork showing a panda eating bamboo adorning the front of the aircraft.Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Executive presence is about cultivating a professional brand that reflects your achievements in a way that exudes confidence.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This smoothing flatiron leaves strands looking pin-straight and glossy with an internal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit to polish hair without frying it.Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Powered by retinol and hyaluronic acid, the smoothing cream visibly firms and plumps the skin while offering a potent dose of hydration designed to last.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Skinny suiting just looks horrid and out of date.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The space was dark and dated, plus the kitchen and bathrooms weren’t suiting the couple’s needs.Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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