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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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“I’m typing this as I’m quite literally bawling my eyes out in my dressing room & it hurts me so much to disappoint you all.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The 29-year-old has been ruling the fashion world in recent months with her method dressing, where actors match their outfits to the themes of their films.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Waller had obliged, insinuating Warsh was importing outside authority to ratify long-held views and dressing them up as discovery.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Finish with the homemade dressing and more parm.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

It was early, not yet five o’clock, but fifteen-year-old Herbert Norkus was already up, hurriedly dressing.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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

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

Enjoy them in homemade protein bowls without the slop, alongside creamy avocado, roasted vegetables and your favorite dressings.

From Salon May 1, 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

“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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