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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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Chop herbs, grate cheese, cut citrus wedges and assemble any salads, keeping the greens and dressing separate.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Now, being a manager and not in the dressing room as a player, my responsibilities had changed.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Lethal injections ultimately represent an attempt to lessen people’s horror at state executions by dressing up the process to make it appear painless and humane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

I’d probably do turkey on rye with mustard, but with coleslaw and Russian dressing on the side so I can add small amounts when I want.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

“The baker, the baker!” the children yelled, and ran around frantically dressing themselves in knitwear from head to toe.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

The researchers envision vanillin eventually becoming an ingredient in advanced wound dressings, ulcer treatments, targeted drug delivery systems, and therapies designed to support tissue regeneration.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Is it any wonder that a city that favors make-believe would take to a holiday that inspires elaborate set dressings and creative costumes, the latter a chance to take on a role other than ourselves?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

It is our job as servers to assemble the salads and desserts, pour the dressings, and squirt the whipped cream.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich


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