How to Use dressing in a Sentence

dressing

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  • The nurse cleaned the cut and applied a dressing.
  • We had turkey with dressing and potatoes for dinner.
  • Toss with salt and pepper, then add the dressing and toss to coat.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Brush the top of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and place the bread on top of the sandwich and press down.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Opt for the smooth dark wash for day-to-night dressing or try the lighter one for weekend wear.
    — Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Enjoy without the roll and heavy dressings to keep it low in carbs and healthy.
    — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Add the cucumbers, evenly spaced, to the greens and trout and drizzle the salad with the dressing.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Swap in new dressings or crumbly cheeses to save your side from getting stale.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The pies are all baked onsite, and all the dressings and condiments are also house-made.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Shake together; add the lettuce and pears to a salad bowl and add the dressing.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Kosher salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dressing.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The tangy dressing uses fresh herbs like dill, basil, mint, or chives, to add fresh flavor to each bite.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • The screams of patients fill the hallways as dressings are changed and shrapnel removed.
    — Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2024
  • The red wine vinegar dressing, heavy on the black pepper, balances the ripe fruitiness well.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Swift made dressing for the chilly Midwestern night look chic in a long coat, which was bright red to match the team's colors, of course.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
  • For more tofu sauces and dressings, check out this recipe for tofu ranch.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Drizzle with a make-ahead dressing and get ready for the compliments.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Jennifer Lawrence gave us a master class in stylish lazy-girl dressing while out in New York City this week.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Combine dressing and peas: After the lady peas are cooked, drain them and let cool.
    — Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and then chop the chicken into big bite-size pieces before adding it to the salad.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 13 July 2023
  • Lime juice, fresh ginger, a touch of fresh chile and a bit of sugar or honey form a dressing with chaat masala that helps pull the juices out of the ripe fruit.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Just before serving, toss with dressing and top with the mint or basil. Makes 6 servings.
    — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
  • Smoking Allowed Suiting up is the new dressing up for evening.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The rind is packed with essential oils, which will permeate the dressing.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 15 May 2023
  • All of them come with simple homemade dressings, and all are sure to put a smile on your family's faces.
    — Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 16 May 2023
  • The pulpy, aromatic dressing may be the star, but a salad is only as good as its lettuce.
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
  • New potatoes soak in the dressing along with slender green beans (haricots verts), radishes, and chives.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The bowl is also just deep enough for tossing salads to ensure each bite is coated with the right amount of dressing.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023
  • Blake Lively nailed high-low dressing with her latest street style look.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This earthy, nutty grain takes well to a lemony dressing lightly spiked with garlic and cumin.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 5 May 2023

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