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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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In others, they are dressing up their résumés with AI buzzwords in hopes of gaining employer attention.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

As Shane sat in the dressing room before Chevy Metal’s set, Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins walked in, asking, “Where’s the drummer?”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

That may be the biggest question Mourinho has to answer, with the Real dressing room containing Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham among a collection of elite players.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Jones told Vernon Kay on BBC Radio 2 that, as a young host, she was called into Dolly's dressing room.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

I waited a few moments to catch my breath before facing the final layers of my dressing.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

He noted that jalapenos were used in only two of its dressings, and nowhere else on the menu.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Taylor Farms also expanded its produce offerings this year, launching a protein-forward line with whey protein in its dressings and dips, along with more cheese and crunchy toppings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

That selection of veggies paired with multiple mini cups of colorful dressings?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Shortages, he said, run from basic consumables like gauze dressings and painkillers, all the way up to advanced medical equipment.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

The doctor discharges me three days later, on the condition I return daily to have my dressings changed and breathing monitored.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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