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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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2
as in stated
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
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Newly released 911 transcripts reveal the fear and chaos that gripped students, staff and clergy inside a Minneapolis church when a gunman clad in tactical gear opened fire on them in August.
—Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The 35-year-old donned a little black dress clad with a jeweled neck-piece.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The man was fully clothed, wearing a hoodie and jeans, and had a phone in his pocket, the assistant principal said.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
There are multiple styles too, like those in which the handles swapped leather for shiny metals, adding a contemporary twist and masterfully pairing with the models’ midi skirts, playful outerwear clad in primary colors, and preppy tailoring.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Come dinnertime, waiters clad in starched jackets pour dry local wines and serve hearty portions of homemade pasta with a flourish.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
In Somebody Cares, Riley’s faceless body dominates, clad in black underwear.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Around Ann Arbor, places and rituals normally devoted to football game days got a country conversion, as streets, sidewalks and pubs swarmed with concertgoers clad in Western hats, boots, denim and fringe.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 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
Bad Bunny introduced a clip of Hamm dancing at one of his recent concerts before the camera cut to Hamm in the Studio 8H audience, clad in a button-up shirt, sunglasses and bucket hat.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Newly released 911 transcripts reveal the fear and chaos that gripped students, staff and clergy inside a Minneapolis church when a gunman clad in tactical gear opened fire on them in August.
—Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The 35-year-old donned a little black dress clad with a jeweled neck-piece.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The man was fully clothed, wearing a hoodie and jeans, and had a phone in his pocket, the assistant principal said.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
There are multiple styles too, like those in which the handles swapped leather for shiny metals, adding a contemporary twist and masterfully pairing with the models’ midi skirts, playful outerwear clad in primary colors, and preppy tailoring.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Come dinnertime, waiters clad in starched jackets pour dry local wines and serve hearty portions of homemade pasta with a flourish.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
In Somebody Cares, Riley’s faceless body dominates, clad in black underwear.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Around Ann Arbor, places and rituals normally devoted to football game days got a country conversion, as streets, sidewalks and pubs swarmed with concertgoers clad in Western hats, boots, denim and fringe.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothed
Verb
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One year, really early on in my career, I was dressed as Elvira.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Normani, Ally Brooke, and Dinah Jane were shown several times seated at a prominent ballroom-side table dressed to the nines in support of their sister in song.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Looking back, Blaze recalls scenes of women, many scantily clad, being grabbed by male guests and not being allowed to change into dry clothes after being in the pool.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Daniels sent a beauty up the seams to second-year receiver Luke McCaffrey, who dove for the 50-yard catch with cornerback Donte Jackson draped around his neck.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Alternatively, plan your visit during the evening hours to check out Lyndhurst After Dark, when the mansion is draped in candlelight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Swift has also directed many of her own music videos and expressed interest in helming a feature.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The powerful serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and madecassoside to plump fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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From there, a map of the brain would need to be formulated to understand how the billions of neurons are connected and interacting with each other.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The Vietnam experience can almost be summarized by its iconic photographs, images everyone knows; the war in visual shorthand.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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In an interview with Rolling Stone, Villa summarized the latest research.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Clothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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