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as in attired
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 expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothed
Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The rooms tout a contemporary Southwestern aesthetic, clad in terra-cotta orange with wood floors, while the 1,500-square-foot cottages feature two bedrooms, living rooms, and full kitchens and dining areas.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Hardwood floors harmonize with dark wood furnishings and wicker accents, alongside bathrooms clad in custom Portuguese azulejos-style tiles.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
He was found by a passerby in an alley on Pennsylvania Road, bleeding from the head and only partially clothed.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Shaw-naé got into the bath fully clothed and left the water running.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Ava — whose dad is Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora — also shared a shot of Locklear clad in the same top from 20 years ago in her post.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Christian has relied on Medicaid to pay for the home health nurses and caregivers to maneuver the device to get from the bed to his wheelchair, showered, clothed and fed.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The equipment was put to use in an overnight raid in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, when agents clad in tactical gear rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter and burst through the windows of an apartment building to pull families from their homes.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The rooms tout a contemporary Southwestern aesthetic, clad in terra-cotta orange with wood floors, while the 1,500-square-foot cottages feature two bedrooms, living rooms, and full kitchens and dining areas.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Hardwood floors harmonize with dark wood furnishings and wicker accents, alongside bathrooms clad in custom Portuguese azulejos-style tiles.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
He was found by a passerby in an alley on Pennsylvania Road, bleeding from the head and only partially clothed.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Shaw-naé got into the bath fully clothed and left the water running.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The open main floor is clad in calming white oak, which has been used for custom built-ins that serve as functional yet design-forward storage spaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Ava — whose dad is Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora — also shared a shot of Locklear clad in the same top from 20 years ago in her post.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothed
Adjective
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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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The events for the most part are casual, though Nimrod says some do come dressed to impress depending on the occasion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.—
Frank Nunns OConnell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions once again after beating the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, on home ice in Sunrise on Tuesday night before a delirious crowd of red-and-white clad fans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
Verb
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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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The president said Thursday that the two mortgage giants under government conservatorship, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have $200 billion in cash that will be used to make the mortgage bond purchases.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Paula, similarly robed, figures that surely Sarah must have an explanation for breaking in.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Mamdani's vision of a more affordable city, articulated through savvy social media videos and upbeat in-person interactions, has clearly resonated with young and first-time voters (even outside of New York).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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That message, articulated through Cherry and Hero’s connection, resonates far beyond the screen.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s played out across numerous collaborations over the last few decades, with pop culture-defining shoots lensed by Steven Klein and tours that followed costumed by the house.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Approximately 10,000 people participated, including costumed Macy’s employees dressed as clowns, cowboys, knights, and other characters, along with floats depicting Mother Goose scenes, circus acts, professional bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
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“Clothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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