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adjective

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as in decorated

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dressed

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verb

past tense of dress
1
as in bandaged
to cover with a bandage first wash and then dress the wound

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as in adorned
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 polished
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 clad
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes dressed the young girl in satin and lace

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as in clothed
to put on one's best or formal clothes we don't usually dress for dinner

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as in grew
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 Synonyms for dressed
  1. decorated
  2. clad
  3. clothed
  4. grew
  5. treated
  6. adorned
  7. cultivated
  8. bound
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  • Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Her fingers were decorated with equally showstopping rings.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of clad
Verb
  • Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.
    María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothed
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  • But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • For an experimental project that eschewed commercialism and grew in the studio, American’s backing proved pivotal, because the label provided the time and money to make whatever music Deconstruction wanted to make, which wasn’t a privilege most bands got.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grew
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  • Jon was so accommodating and treated me with respect.
    Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • He was taken back to the road and treated by EMS.
    Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of treated
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  • People cautiously trickled back into the French Quarter, live bands resumed playing at their usual corners and mourners stopped by a makeshift memorial adorned with flowers and Mardi Gras beads.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Worn wood floors, exposed brick walls adorned with local art, and vintage tables with marble tops add to the charm.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of adorned
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  • Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.
    Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of cultivated
Verb
  • North Glen Square is bounded by Glendale Avenue to the south, Northern Avenue to the north, 27th Avenue to the east and 35th Avenue to the west.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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