1
as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people
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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothe
They were all clad in gis, with Carpenter sporting a sparkly black belt.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Several interior walls are clad in an earthy stone that matches the facade.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Air France, for its part, is undertaking a full-cabin makeover that adds business-class suites clad in sumptuous full-grain French leather.
—Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Dani Vogt, a 55-year-old attorney, was among the dozens clad in taco costumes.
—Madeline Armstrong, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Several interior walls are clad in an earthy stone that matches the facade.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Air France, for its part, is undertaking a full-cabin makeover that adds business-class suites clad in sumptuous full-grain French leather.
—Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Dani Vogt, a 55-year-old attorney, was among the dozens clad in taco costumes.
—Madeline Armstrong, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe
Verb
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Dancing spirits, dressed in Victorian-era garb, stir up devilry as the night unfolds.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Make a tasty salad dressing with pomegranate juice, rice vinegar, oil, garlic powder, and a bit of honey.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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There is certainly one moral argument for taking games overseas, for saying that fans who follow their team from all corners of the world deserve to have their game and their heroes brought to them.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since the city does not own the adjacent former Staples building, which Spirit Halloween is leasing, there are no plans for that building to be part of the redevelopment, said Middletown Vice Mayor Steve West.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prior to his death at 89, Jennifer said her dad was able to express his pride in her.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could further drive up longtime residents’ property tax bills and put them at risk of losing their homes to the land bank eventually, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Male actors have a habit of going commando to costume fittings.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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See Halloween costumes through the decades.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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None of the 50-plus senior marketing leaders McKinsey interviewed could clearly articulate the ROI of their martech investments.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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And to this day, no one can properly articulate how Tim Tebow was able to suspend belief for two months in 2012.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Other stars in vintage Armani looks included Dakota Fanning in a black-and-white floral bustier and full skirt from the designer’s spring 1996 collection and Kerry Washington, whose black silk column gown with fully beaded bodice was from Armani’s spring 2013 collection.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Lawrence attended the Die My Love headline gala at the BFI London Film Festival in a black halter gown by Armani Privé.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothe. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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