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verb

Definition of cladnext
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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clad

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adjective

as in dressed

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Recent Examples of clad
Verb
On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025 These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Under the guard of balaclava-wearing clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a news conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen. — ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Today, this sophisticated, cosmopolitan center is not just for the sporty, Gore-tex clad crowd. — Vivian Chung, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clad
  1. clothe
  2. dressed
  3. sheathe
  4. clothed
  5. encase
  6. attired
  7. dress
  8. suited
Verb
  • The clip veers between a high school football, an artsy compound in the desert, and the interior of a trailer, where Slayyyter is clad in a Las Vegas showgirl ensemble.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • The building’s exterior is an unconventional assemblage of ten sculptural cones clad in stainless steel mesh, onyx, and glass, rising up to 280 feet into the sky.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026
Definition of clothe
Adjective
  • Princess Kate has been crowned Tatler’s best dressed numerous times before, most recently in 2022.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • The second lady was dressed head to toe in white, as was the baby.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of dressed
Verb
  • Roberts, according to the sheriff's office, was armed with a knife that was sheathed.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Wooden ceilings, which are visible from the ground, complement the reddish Corten sheathing.
    — Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Definition of sheathe
Adjective
  • 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
  • That is, until one of the semi-clothed workmen and his thick muscles catch her eye.
    — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
Definition of clothed
Verb
  • To ensure the integrity of the mold, only high-quality clay is used and then encased in steel sleeves designed to withstand extreme pressure.
    — Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • Above the isolators, transfer girders measuring approximately 15 feet tall and 15 feet wide encase the original temple footings, merging the historic and modern foundation systems.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of encase
Adjective
  • The passionate and boisterous Argentina fans greatly outnumbered the green-and-white-attired Algerian faithful.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of attired
Verb
  • Start with a bright Greek village salad, featuring cucumbers and tomatoes and feta and a creamy ricotta dressing.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Likewise, having more denim doesn’t necessarily make getting dressed easier.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of dress
Adjective
  • Interestingly, often the incumbent is best suited to identify potential successors.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Shaw stays with Tunsil throughout his offseason regimen in Alabama, whipping up meals and snacks that appear suited for a five-star restaurant.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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