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1
as in draped
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 stated
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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as in dressed
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Recent Examples of clothed
Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
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
Most of the bodies appear to belong to young men, and those who are clothed appear to be wearing civilian clothes.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Teyana Taylor, clad in a sculptural black Cong Tri look, echoed the sentiment.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
So why does the sight of her, bottle-blonde and clad in a green dress that screams vintage Dream Factory glitz, still give off such deflating Jenny-from-the-block vibes?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The girl’s been looked after and clothed and fed and sent to lovely schools.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Dillane, clothed in an Adidas track suit, smokes a cigarette.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In the months that followed, the brewery has become a place where guests clad in blue and orange jerseys go to celebrate a Detroit Lions or Tigers game over creamy Honey Oat Stouts.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
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
Most of the bodies appear to belong to young men, and those who are clothed appear to be wearing civilian clothes.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Teyana Taylor, clad in a sculptural black Cong Tri look, echoed the sentiment.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
So why does the sight of her, bottle-blonde and clad in a green dress that screams vintage Dream Factory glitz, still give off such deflating Jenny-from-the-block vibes?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The girl’s been looked after and clothed and fed and sent to lovely schools.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Dillane, clothed in an Adidas track suit, smokes a cigarette.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In the months that followed, the brewery has become a place where guests clad in blue and orange jerseys go to celebrate a Detroit Lions or Tigers game over creamy Honey Oat Stouts.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothed
Verb
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The cover image isn't the only instance where the couple is dressed in coordinating looks.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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For makeup, the artist dressed Kardashian’s face with bubblegum pink blush and and dusty pink shadow.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even more recently, another prominent physicist has stated a similarly dubious case for the non-existence of dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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County Commissioner Tim Jones stated that Gaines’ appointment was in response to this months-long struggle to pass the policy.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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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Cardi appeared to shoot the clip either at home or an office of sorts, and in the visual, she is draped in a polka-dot dress, hugging her curves and pregnant belly.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In announcing these 2026 shows, Bon Jovi expressed joy in the ability to hit the stage again and share the band’s massive-selling catalog with fans again.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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McIntyre expressed satisfaction with the situation but denied any involvement in the assault.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead, use a hard-surface bathroom disinfectant formulated without bleach.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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His image was captured on a trail camera mounted in the driveway, attired in camouflage, an AR-15-style semiautomatic assault rifle strapped to his chest.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bower summarized that reporting in a post on X (formerly Twitter), prompting Halligan’s outreach.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The final minute of the first half pretty much summarized the opening 24 minutes of Wednesday’s tilt between Class 6A powers Lakeville South and Rosemount.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Clothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothed. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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