DECKING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

decking

verb

Definition of decking

present participle of deck

as in decorating

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 decking Over the span of roughly two years, Samantha and Sean learned how to install a traditional cedar roof, hardwood floors, tile, decking and other finishes, all while handling much of the work themselves. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Today nearly all redwood purchased in stores for decking and other construction is second- or third-growth redwood. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Keep in mind that running decking at an angle may require closer joist spacing. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 According to Jodi Lee, senior vice president of marketing for Trex, a composite decking company, there’s also a shift toward natural and versatile color palettes for pool decking. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 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). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 That could mean adding a slight pitch to the decking material or leaving small gaps between boards for water to pass between them. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 That’s way more equitable than decking because not everyone has a yard, let alone a space to put up a deck. — Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026 Summer jewelry calls for playful shell motifs, decking out your ankles, and embracing the season's most carefree trends. — Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026

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The Mississippi mom of three started the business after decorating her own daughter’s dorm room at Mississippi State in 2020 and posting photos on Facebook.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
After moving out, everything went into storage, but Nunez’s decorating ambitions didn’t end with freshman year.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

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The three-layer cake was designed to reflect the structure of the reception room — fondant draped like the velvet draping on the walls adorned the sides of the cake, with edible pearl detailing.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026