Definition of clothesnext

clothes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clothe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clothes
Plural noun
Experts say these are the types of clothes that are fine to wear repeatedly without washing. — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 As a matter of fact, some of those clothes were my own — my own sweatpants and my own t-shirt. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2023 He was found under a pile of clothes in the basement of the house. — Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023 The regional winter response team got to work early Monday providing shelter, meals, showers and a change of clothes to vulnerable populations as freezing temperatures and sleet crept into the area. — Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for clothes
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothes
Verb
  • New to the collaboration is the Adidas BW Army, rebranded by Wales Bonner as the Adidas PW Pony, which dresses the iconic German Army Trainer silhouette in black and khaki pony hair uppers that are contrasted with stamped lizard print leather.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That the first foreign policy message after the victory went to Moscow, and through a Russian state outlet, says a good deal about where the new government’s instincts lie.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Because food can be scarce there and people fear theft, individuals will store rice in their dirt-floor homes, Wagner says, allowing close contact with the rats that infest the island.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But Halloween bash or not, the best Heidi Klum Halloween costumes over the years are truly showstopping.
    — Lynsey Eidell, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The finale began with part one of the three-part Head of Household competition, as the finalists were forced to hold on to a kite for as long as possible while dressed in some ridiculous Ben Franklin costumes.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Fearing for his brother’s life, Rama expresses profound grief.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Steeped in uncomfortable parallels, the Absolute world often expresses the very real issues writers — and readers — are facing daily.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Airing garments out, steaming them or spot-treating stains can stretch the time between cycles.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Those fake apps were designed to steal 12- and 24-word cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Like many workplace phrases, its meaning depends on context, relationship and power.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The firm's methodology states that each merger and acquisition is reviewed on a case-by-base basis.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The ordinance also states that vendors cannot be on one block for more than four hours, requiring them to move from place to place.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In August, after Piker implied that Jews' support for Israel puts them at risk of personal violence, El-Sayed sought to distance himself from the controversy, saying Piker did not speak for the campaign.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Mushrooms are an underrated ingredient in Indian cooking, and this creamy masala puts the earthy veg front and center.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Clothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothes. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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