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  • past participle of dress.
  • past tense form of dress.

dressed





ADJECTIVE
vested
Synonyms
STRONG


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Multiple parents recounted a Christmas photo-op in which an ICE agent dressed as Santa Claus shoved away children who tried to hug him, then vanished with his treats the moment the cameras disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Indeed, old photos show a room with seating for all, with sharply dressed riders reading newspapers and enjoying casual conversation rather than standing in a sweaty mob and cursing their travel agents.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

At the three-year-old JNcQUOI Beach Club, you’re more likely to see people dressed in designer swimsuits holding expensive raffia totes than in the area’s usual uniform of linen shirts and flip-flops.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Thousands of them, dressed in cat ears, bridal gowns and elaborate floral headpieces.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Getting dressed hurt more than he’d expected, and by the time he’d finished, his eyes were watering.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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