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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
Your food may be stripped down, but shoppers need to be fully clothed, of course.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Footage of the suspects shows them, clad in hoodies and masks, climbing over a wall and once inside the store, grabbing bags from the shelves.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The photo captured a smiling Schlossberg sitting in a park, clad in a cozy sweater, blue jacket, black leggings, white socks, and yellow slippers.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
For one of her first major awards show appearances with Chalamet at the 2025 Golden Globes, Jenner was clad in a vintage silver chainmail Atelier Versace dress from the spring 1999 collection, similar to one worn by Elizabeth Hurley on the ’90s awards-show circuit with then-boyfriend Hugh Grant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Footage of the suspects shows them, clad in hoodies and masks, climbing over a wall and once inside the store, grabbing bags from the shelves.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The photo captured a smiling Schlossberg sitting in a park, clad in a cozy sweater, blue jacket, black leggings, white socks, and yellow slippers.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
For one of her first major awards show appearances with Chalamet at the 2025 Golden Globes, Jenner was clad in a vintage silver chainmail Atelier Versace dress from the spring 1999 collection, similar to one worn by Elizabeth Hurley on the ’90s awards-show circuit with then-boyfriend Hugh Grant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe
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Wear it like Hathaway with tailored trousers or dress it up with a sleek skirt for a soft, sophisticated look.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Charles seemed upset by the message and expressed determination to not let his age get in the way of his career.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing, Sammartino expressed concerns about the lack of answers and accountability related to Francis’ absconding from house arrest in 2022.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 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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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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Madonna, Stefano Gabbana, and Domenico Dolce have lived a 40-year-long love story that’s articulated itself on runways and continent-hopping tours.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now, the brand is staking out a clear position to better articulate the onboard atmosphere, which is oriented toward travelers who are aged 55 years and up.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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With Chalamet — who won a Critics Choice award for Best Actor and sweetly nodded to Jenner in his acceptance speech — in a pinstripe Givenchy suit, Jenner matched her man's vibe in a black chainmail Versace gown with a plunging neckline and lace insets on the sides.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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At last year's show, Stone debuted a super short pixie cut wearing a red column gown with a ribbon tied around the waist.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothe. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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