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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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothe
The woman is fully clothed in all three photos, and her face has been obscured.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Rylan Galvan wore something from his White Sox wardrobe, Douglas Hodo III had on an Orioles outfit and Jalin Flores was clothed by the Cardinals.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Relatives hum around the graves, many of them women clad in the black ankle-length chadors favored by Iranian conservatives.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Shaboozey, clad in jeans, a black waistcoat and hat, continued to speak candidly about his ancestry.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Rylan Galvan wore something from his White Sox wardrobe, Douglas Hodo III had on an Orioles outfit and Jalin Flores was clothed by the Cardinals.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Relatives hum around the graves, many of them women clad in the black ankle-length chadors favored by Iranian conservatives.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Shaboozey, clad in jeans, a black waistcoat and hat, continued to speak candidly about his ancestry.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe
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Scherr was dressed out, but sat on the bench with what appeared to be a brace for support for her back.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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From cozy sweater dresses that feel comfortable enough for long travel days to polished maxi dresses that work for dinners and special occasions, winter-friendly silhouettes make getting dressed on the road refreshingly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Key Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by heavily armed men on Sunday night, his supporters said, just hours after he had been released from a jail where he was held as a political prisoner.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kotb anchored a segment about the support Savannah Guthrie is receiving from fellow media figures like CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King and ABC World News Tonight‘s David Muir, both of whom were shown expressing their sympathy for Savannah Guthrie on their respective shows on rival networks.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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To celebrate the tie-up, EA7 Emporio Armani also designed a collection echoing the style and details of the official kit provided to each athlete, also hinged on clean lines, high-performance materials and details that express national identity and pride.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Donning facial hair, bowler hats and narrow ties, a group of women costumed as men appear to pay court to the woman seated in the center of this photo, taken about 1905.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The leading actor sourced and supplied personal pieces for both projects, and approaches costuming as a shorthand into showcasing his characters’ personality.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In that same vein, simply by taking a totally new approach, Mahan may force the leading Democrats – Porter, Swalwell, and to a lesser extent Tom Steyer – to articulate genuine agendas instead of campaigning solely on anti-Trump messaging.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Be a consistent and thoughtful voice to tell the company’s story, articulate its vision and highlight its achievements, and not only in good times.—
Sam Wolf,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline wore a semi-sheer Christopher Esber gown to the 2026 NFL Honors.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Lopez made a huge splash at the 2000 show, rocking this risqué Versace gown that legendarily led to the launch of Google Images.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothe. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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