as in to clothe
to cover with something that protects
if the vehicles are not clad in armor, they will remain vulnerable to roadside bombs
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Recent Examples of clad
David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Fans of Dion get to hear some of her boutique catalog and enjoy a loving tribute to her distinctive vowel sounds and sparkly clad frame.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Verb
That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Looking back, Blaze recalls scenes of women, many scantily clad, being grabbed by male guests and not being allowed to change into dry clothes after being in the pool.
—USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Fans of Dion get to hear some of her boutique catalog and enjoy a loving tribute to her distinctive vowel sounds and sparkly clad frame.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clad
Verb
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Regardless of the exterior hue, the interior comes clad in Tartufo full Merino leather trimmed in Alpina Walnut Nature Black and black floor mats.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Oh, sure, Spidey's regular red and blue suit is snazzy, but this Lego Iron Spider-Man bust sees the superhero clad in the outfit that Tony Stark made for him.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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You’d be forgiven for assuming another lookalike came dressed for the competition.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
9 Mar. 2026
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Making sure everyone is ready to jump into an egg hunt or get dressed to the nines to experience church service is a lot of work.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On February 13th, for his free skate, Malinin glided out onto the ice wearing a sheer shirt with sequins studded in the shape of a blooming flame; the sleeves flowed past his wrists and sheathed both of his hands, like a pair of stockings masquerading as mittens.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Analysis of the bone’s vascular canals and surface texture suggests this massive blade was sheathed in a keratinous horn, much like a modern bird’s beak.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From a distance, the structures today resemble rows of high-rise apartments encased in steel.—
Yusuke Maekawa,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The membrane, which wraps around the battery like a skin, is a composite material comprising lithium chloride (LiCl), graphene oxide (GO), and active carbon fiber (ACF), all encased in a porous PTFE membrane and supported by a copper frame.—
Etiido Uko
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its light and nutty flavor nicely complements the tangy lemon dressing.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rest of the slideshow included four (clothed) mirror selfies and a close-up shot of a butter yellow sink.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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That is, until one of the semi-clothed workmen and his thick muscles catch her eye.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Jackson — only 26, and not yet an ordained minister — was dressed informally, in a loose jacket and a hip collarless pullover that distinguished him from the dark-suited, pulpit-ready King and King's conservatively attired associates.—
John Beifuss,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the end, though, doctors made the decision for them — at four years older than Wilson, Eli was physically larger and better suited to handle the transplant process.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sunny Nights needs a character like Nova because, especially in the middle of the season, the crime side of the narrative begins to spin its wheels, showing the strain of a story that might have been better-suited for six half-hour episodes instead of eight hour-longs.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Clad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clad. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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