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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then
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Recent Examples of cloth
The wiping cloth sanitizer bucket was almost as weak as water, only 10 parts per million, and the sushi chef sanitizer bucket was only at 50 ppm.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to frost cloth, Fay said staff will use leaves to cover some low-growing plants, like the Asian jasmine found in the Japanese garden.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Lightly spray a microfiber cloth with the solution, then wipe down each sill.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Wipe the entire area dry with a clean cloth.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
In addition to frost cloth, Fay said staff will use leaves to cover some low-growing plants, like the Asian jasmine found in the Japanese garden.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Lightly spray a microfiber cloth with the solution, then wipe down each sill.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Wipe the entire area dry with a clean cloth.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
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Bedsure Twin Heated Blanket With a fleece top and faux shearling backing, the blanket’s thick fabric conceals the wires, giving it the feel of a cozy throw rather than a typical heated blanket.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The comfortable four-way stretch fabric makes these feel like your favorite pair of yoga pants, while looking elegant and dressed to the nines.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s ruling clergy have weathered huge protests many times before.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Replaced by sycophants and suffocated by the clergy’s interference in daily life, this class has long since lost faith in the system.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales' next stop will be to Radical Weavers, a handweaving studio that doubles as a charity where patrons learn about the heritage of Scottish tartan and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of weaving while creating blankets and textiles to give back to those in need.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The 103 companies gathering at the three-day textile trade fair Pitti Filati, starting Wednesday, will provide a first glimpse of what’s ahead for this new year.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Kelly has a reputation as one of the most disruptive regulars stationed outside the church.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The sun won’t rise before seven thirty, Camilla thought, as her gaze drifted bitterly over the nearby rooftops and domed churches in the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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