How to Use dressing in a Sentence
dressing
noun
- The nurse cleaned the cut and applied a dressing.
- We had turkey with dressing and potatoes for dinner.
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The cold cuts and veggies got lost in the oily dressing.
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Yadi Rodriguez,
cleveland,
1 Nov. 2022
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Brush with some of the dressing, then cut in half to create 6 to 8 wedges.
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Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
3 June 2024
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Drain well, transfer to the large bowl, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
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Melissa Clark,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2023
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Season with salt and toss in enough dressing to slick the grains.
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Kitty Greenwald,
WSJ,
15 Mar. 2023
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There’s a plaque there of Keith in the dressing rooms as well.
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Lily Moayeri,
Billboard,
26 July 2022
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Toss with salt and pepper, then add the dressing and toss to coat.
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David Tanis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2024
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Brush the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and place the bread on top of the sandwich and press down.
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Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
10 Sep. 2023
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Opt for the smooth dark wash for day-to-night dressing or try the lighter one for weekend wear.
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Paula Lee,
Glamour,
31 Oct. 2023
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A touch of sour cream adds richness and subtle tang to the dressing.
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Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
16 May 2024
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Don’t miss the corn-bread dressing and the carrot soufflé.
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Essence,
18 June 2024
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For dressing, place yolks in a medium bowl; mash with a fork.
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Bhg Test Kitchen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Aug. 2022
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Enjoy without the roll and heavy dressings to keep it low in carbs and healthy.
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Women's Health,
1 May 2023
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In a large bowl, toss greens with enough dressing to lightly coat.
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Kitty Greenwald,
WSJ,
31 Aug. 2022
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The $99 Dinner Feast, which serves eight to 10, comes with the same choice of meat and cornbread dressing, gravy and rolls.
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Dallas News,
9 Dec. 2022
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Add the cucumbers, evenly spaced, to the greens and trout and drizzle the salad with the dressing.
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G. Daniela Galarza,
Washington Post,
13 Apr. 2023
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Swap in new dressings or crumbly cheeses to save your side from getting stale.
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Ashia Aubourg,
SELF,
26 Jan. 2024
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Remove the Halloumi from the grill or skillet and brush with some of the dressing.
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Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2024
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The pies are all baked onsite, and all the dressings and condiments are also house-made.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Nov. 2023
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Shake together; add the lettuce and pears to a salad bowl and add the dressing.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2023
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Still, even a less-than-perfect peach can shine with some dressing up.
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G. Daniela Galarza,
Washington Post,
29 July 2022
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The passage is on the same page as the salad-dressing recipe that Wilde, 38, shared in her post on Tuesday night.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
Peoplemag,
21 Oct. 2022
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Kosher salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dressing.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2024
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The dressing was a hit, and the pair decided to give the proceeds to charity.
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Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN,
25 Aug. 2022
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Top turkey dressing are among the fixings rolled back to last year’s prices.
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Dallas News,
3 Nov. 2022
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And a punchy, savory dressing for your next bowl of udon noodles.
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Ali Francis,
Bon Appétit,
7 Oct. 2022
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All this prompts the question: Are four tests just window-dressing in the face of this winter surge?
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Megan Ranney,
CNN,
16 Dec. 2022
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The Amazon Essentials Turtleneck Sweater is a smart choice for fall-to-winter dressing.
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Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Dec. 2024
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Plant-based and gluten-free, their olive oil is not only nutrient-rich, but tastes delicious, whether as a base for dressing or marinades, or drizzled on dessert.
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Anna Haines,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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