draped

past tense of drape

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Recent Examples of draped Boxwood is covered in burlap and snow fence is draped around trees and shrubs to prevent deer from devouring them. Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Another is draped in what appears to be a long, black, crushed-vinyl overcoat. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025 Norma Kamali Maria draped gown $375 NET-A-PORTER Made from a luxurious satin fabric that hugs the body with a flattering fit, this dress is a beautiful option for any bridal party. Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 Their victorious players meander over, gathering in front of a chainlink fence draped with handmade banners daubed in the dark green and deep burgundy of Mohun Bagan, India’s great footballing powerhouse. Rory Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The elite Ukrainian unit, draped in camouflage and ghillie suits, was given orders to creep toward their North Korean counterparts, Green said. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025 With an American flag draped over him, Hendrickson hugged the president. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025 When it was liberated eight months later, joyous crowds draped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flags took to the streets, hugging and kissing soldiers, and singing as car horns blared. Clarissa Ward, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025 Aerial video of the scene showed what appeared to be a body covered with an American flag draped over it next to the vehicle wreckage. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025

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“Draped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draped. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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