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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 car, which is clad in an aggressive carbon-fiber aero kit, is finished in Q1 White over a Nismo Black leather interior with red contrast stitching.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
In the photo, Harry and Lilibet shared both their matching red hair and smiles as Lilibet—clad in a pink ballet outfit—held a bunch of red balloons in the backyard of their Montecito home.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Turner, on the other hand, was clad in a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look, including a light-brown twill wool jacket and matching trousers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
Guest rooms are clad in an all-white palette and complete with amenities like soaking tubs and private plunge pools, overlooking the ocean or the Pitons.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
In the photo, Harry and Lilibet shared both their matching red hair and smiles as Lilibet—clad in a pink ballet outfit—held a bunch of red balloons in the backyard of their Montecito home.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Turner, on the other hand, was clad in a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look, including a light-brown twill wool jacket and matching trousers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
Guest rooms are clad in an all-white palette and complete with amenities like soaking tubs and private plunge pools, overlooking the ocean or the Pitons.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe
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Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Helen gives the gang a call, saying Billie is at the clinic.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The company also says the battery can charge in under 10 minutes and last 100,000 cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some world leaders expressed relief or satisfaction with Friday’s decision.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The White House has expressed openness to some Democratic demands, but the two sides have not reached an agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 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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Mountbatten-Windsor put his arm around Giuffre with Maxwell standing close, smiling.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the costuming department, the show utilized more than 1,000 yards of fabric and 1/2 mile of fringe with 90 types of fabrics represented.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 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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Besides, the fact that the characters can articulate with clarity their own needs, desires, shortcomings, and successes creates an illusion of perfect self-awareness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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That goes for the filmmakers themselves, who were surprised to learn during the editing process that their first audience couldn’t clearly articulate what genre the movie belonged to.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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Charli paired her Saint Laurent gown with over $15,000 of diamonds.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once there, Palmer donned his cap and gown and prepared to enjoy the ceremony.—
Carla Hinton,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothe. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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