as in to decorate
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 deck
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
This includes maintaining areas of concern by removing piles of debris, keeping your grass short, and sealing small gaps under houses and decks.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
One of my favorites is definitely this three-piece rattan furniture set that makes rocking on your porch or deck that much more relaxing.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Noun
In the middle, there’s the bathroom volume, which has a flat roof that doubles as a sun deck and is accessible via the study mezzanine above the living space.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
This includes maintaining areas of concern by removing piles of debris, keeping your grass short, and sealing small gaps under houses and decks.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Verb
The shower has a separate door which opens onto the decking and pool—ideal for pre- and post-swim bathing (and avoiding water tracking in the suite).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
One of my favorites is definitely this three-piece rattan furniture set that makes rocking on your porch or deck that much more relaxing.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deck
Noun
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Tragedy struck the One Direction legacy when Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
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The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.
Verb
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In fact, decorating your cubicle versus your laptop screen, might just be the way to move your career forward.
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For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
Noun
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In the aftermath of the collapse, victims’ families and injured survivors filed lawsuits against the property owner, manager, porch contractor and the city, the last of which a state appellate court ruled could not be held liable.
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Use easy-to-maintain container gardens as accents for entrances, porches and patios.
Verb
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He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
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While male figures adorn the bills, recent years have seen the signatures of powerful women like Janet Yellen, Lynn Malerba, Azie Taylor Morton, and Rosa Gumataotao Rios quietly circulate on trillions of dollars.
Noun
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Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.
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The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.
Verb
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The outlet reported that workers have been draping the entire arena in fabric since Monday to transform the space.
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Ahead of her opening-round match against French player Elsa Jacquemot, Osaka arrived in the players’ tunnel draped in a custom all-white kimono layered over a floral Nike performance dress.
Verb
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Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
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Mow regularly and trim your edges, since ticks lurk in tall grass and brush.
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“Deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deck. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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