as in adorns
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
deck the halls with boughs of holly
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Recent Examples of decks
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Aimed chiefly at rural towns and suburbs, 8-30g essentially clears the decks of all local zoning rules for residential developers setting aside at least 30% of their units at affordable levels for the next 40 years.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The ship will also feature an Ultimate Family Treehouse suite, with a rooftop terrace, private whirlpool and dedicated teen space spanning two decks, among other features.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The problems included narrow kitchens, bathrooms and doors, mailbox keys and laundry room dryers too high for wheelchair users, and steps up leading to private balconies and common areas like roof decks, the suit alleges.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The last time Bangalter graced the decks was in 2025, at a suprise B2B DJ set at Paris’ Centre Pompidou.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Wijk Senior met his future wife while behind the decks in a Stuttgart nightclub.
—Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Chupacabras kicker Ben Derby’s game-tying field goal attempt in the final minute hit one of Tingley’s decks and veered right of the goal posts, effectively sealing Orlando’s closer-than-expected win.
—Sean Rider, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Furze built two decks, put magnets between them so that repelling force created an air gap.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, indulge in the timeless elegance of the Ritz Paris, which decks its halls in festive holiday fashion every year.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Christmas music decks the halls of the Billboard Holiday 100 at the end of every year, but some creepy cuts lurk around the October charts as well.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Virgin Voyages The adults-only cruise line decks its ships out for Halloween and features special activities on select October sailings.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
During the construction phase, the group avoided the use of heavy machinery to keep most of the jungle intact and used ironwood reclaimed from boat piers and fishing boat decks as the main construction material.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Aimed chiefly at rural towns and suburbs, 8-30g essentially clears the decks of all local zoning rules for residential developers setting aside at least 30% of their units at affordable levels for the next 40 years.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The ship will also feature an Ultimate Family Treehouse suite, with a rooftop terrace, private whirlpool and dedicated teen space spanning two decks, among other features.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
The problems included narrow kitchens, bathrooms and doors, mailbox keys and laundry room dryers too high for wheelchair users, and steps up leading to private balconies and common areas like roof decks, the suit alleges.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The last time Bangalter graced the decks was in 2025, at a suprise B2B DJ set at Paris’ Centre Pompidou.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Wijk Senior met his future wife while behind the decks in a Stuttgart nightclub.
—Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Chupacabras kicker Ben Derby’s game-tying field goal attempt in the final minute hit one of Tingley’s decks and veered right of the goal posts, effectively sealing Orlando’s closer-than-expected win.
—Sean Rider, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Furze built two decks, put magnets between them so that repelling force created an air gap.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Tour The Decorations At The Davis Mansion The Davis Mansion is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture that's worth visiting any time of year, but particularly at the holidays when the staff decks the halls with festive displays.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, indulge in the timeless elegance of the Ritz Paris, which decks its halls in festive holiday fashion every year.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Christmas music decks the halls of the Billboard Holiday 100 at the end of every year, but some creepy cuts lurk around the October charts as well.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
When that doesn’t work, Murtagh decks him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Virgin Voyages The adults-only cruise line decks its ships out for Halloween and features special activities on select October sailings.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decks
Noun
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And the brand’s gold Medusa-head logos were stamped everywhere—on the walls, the balconies, even the drains.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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The problems included narrow kitchens, bathrooms and doors, mailbox keys and laundry room dryers too high for wheelchair users, and steps up leading to private balconies and common areas like roof decks, the suit alleges.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chavez’s name also adorns buildings and departments across California college campuses, especially those focused on Latino communities, Chicano studies and labor studies.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The brewery anchors The Line, a 16-story building with office space, a sky lobby and outdoor terraces.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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This new elevated section accommodates pathways, terraces, and seating; making the square approachable from multiple access points, while also providing a clear spatial structure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the South, our home's footprint naturally extends outdoors with our porches and courtyards, which can greatly expand the amount of living space without needing to build more walls.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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For the event, homeowners volunteer their porches for live music acts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Decks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decks. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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