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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 head-to-toe in ethical clothing can feel as impossible as a stuck zipper, especially now that legacy manufacturers like Eddie Bauer and Champion have sold their brand names to a shoddier conglomerate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Dressing up layoffs as visionary moves for the age of AI carries certain risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Salad Dressing: Same as above, but use only sour cream for a thinner consistency.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2024

“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 for company meant impersonating a crazy flower, apparently.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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