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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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Afterward, Belgium celebrated in its dressing room by performing a version of Trump’s signature dance and singing “YMCA” before packing for the quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Those cells then transfer the membrane complex carrying the protein fragment to cDC2 cells through an already known process called "cross dressing."

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

The footage of the 35-year-old speaking in the England dressing room was shared with broadcasters and on social media at 15:25 BST, shortly before the tea interval.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Cold noodles need a dressing with enough substance to coat every curve and ridge, but enough brightness to keep the bowl from feeling stodgy after a few hours in the fridge.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

I love baking, and dressing in loud colors, and being at school, where there are tons of kids and there’s always something going on.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Most homemade creamy dressings have the same problem: they’re flat.

From Salon May 28, 2026

Clorox brands include eponymous cleaners and run the gamut of consumer products, including Fresh Step cat litter, Kingsford charcoal and Hidden Valley Ranch dressings.

From MarketWatch Jan. 22, 2026

This included persuading the War Office of the benefits of using sphagnum moss for wound dressings.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2025

“I was able to mix up two of the salad dressings, but I didn’t have time to get to the ranch yet...”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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