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noun

plural of overdress
as in tea gowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of overdress
as in clothes

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  1. sheaths
  2. tricks
  3. shifts
  4. rigs
  5. shirtdresses
  6. robes
  7. suits
  8. arrays
Noun
  • In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Verb
  • While Bela is using the bathroom, Other Mommy approaches her and tricks her into agreeing that their family would be better if Frank wasn’t around.
    — William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Twenty-one players, two tribes — there’s still tricks up host Jeff Probst’s sleeve.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tricks
Noun
  • His method is often to approach cultural or political phenomena, progressive or reactionary, with a mix of Gen X irony and sincere moralism which, by degrees, subtly shifts the frame of the discourse to the right.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, the hospitals are paying overtime to nurses in order to fill shifts, officials said.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Wordplay, The Crossword Column Rebecca Goldstein rigs up a clever crossword.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • There’s infectious joy and wonder as the Eridian who will come to be known as Rocky begins communicating with Ryland, at first with rudimentary signals and then with more complex language once Ryland rigs a translation device.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of rigs
Noun
  • Best maxi shirtdresses Apart from having the versatility to be dressed up or down, a maxi shirtdress is also the ideal silhouette for cold-weather layering.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Definition of shirtdresses
Verb
  • Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita.
    — Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of robes
Verb
  • The style’s lightweight build also suits transitional seasons, which could extend its appeal well into spring.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Look for a silhouette that suits her personal style rather than chasing whatever trend is dominating social media.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suits
Verb
  • The seventh and eighth IROSA arrays on board the Cargo Dragon will be installed during spacewalks later this month and in early November.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, the satellites are set to unfold their antennas and solar arrays.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrays
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“Overdresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdresses. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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