overdressed

verb

Definition of overdressednext
past tense of overdress
as in attired

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  1. clad
  2. clothed
  3. suited
  4. rigged
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  • The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.
    Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Here, Saarinen enlarged the pit, giving it curves and cladding it in white penny tile accented with a fiery red carpet and upholstery on curved sofas and stools on his pedestal-like Tulip seat.
    Kate Reggev, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
Definition of clad
Verb
  • The musical grinds to a halt whenever Norma is offstage and a chorus of showbiz wannabes, clad in cargo pants and hoodies, scavenge for their next meal ticket.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • To round out the chaotic scene on stage in Studio 8H, the camera panned to Sarah Sherman in the audience, clad in a black-and-white striped outfit.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of clothed
Verb
  • The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike traditional CPUs, GPUs are far better suited for the repetitive and complex computations that AI requires, particularly in deep learning and neural networks.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of suited
Verb
  • So was the system rigged in favor of the rich teams this year and rigged against the rich teams last year?
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The rising cost of college and ballooning student loan balances have played a big role in changing views about the higher education system, which many think is rigged to benefit the wealthy, the report found.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of rigged
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