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  • present participle of dress.
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dressing

[dres-ing] / ˈdrɛs ɪŋ /
NOUN
a food mixture
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NOUN
the act of clothing
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NOUN
fertilizer
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Dressing up was a reflection of that exclusivity, and the general luxury that air travel in the 1950s and ’60s entailed, said Steele.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Dressing up isn’t something that’s just for the kids — adults can partake in it too.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

Dressing for that deep, inner part of yourself that yearns to connect to your own history and body.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

“People need consistency from leaders. Dressing in a uniform makes things predictable in a market that is volatile and unpredictable,” she added.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

Dressing in the dark, he had decided they were the easiest to slip on.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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