as in clothes
covering for the human body
a store that sells both men's and women's clothing
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as in dressing
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 saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothing
CBS News, 15 June 2026
The two were allegedly robbed of their personal belongings, including phones, jewelry, clothing and other personal items.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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Noun
The man had concealed the live arachnids between his clothing inside his luggage, police said.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
The two were allegedly robbed of their personal belongings, including phones, jewelry, clothing and other personal items.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Verb
This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
Noun
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The set dressing on the balloon task temporarily derails the episode.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The city manager denied that, saying the last time work was done was in January.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The administration denied the request, saying accident rates for skydiving planes are lower than those for other types of private flights, a point the United States Parachute Association has emphasized repeatedly in the years since then, lobbying against stricter rules.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The flag must never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery, or used to cover a ceiling, the flag code said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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In addition to its wide variety of equipment, apparel and other golf gear and technology, PGA Tour Superstore now has dedicated indoor simulator showrooms in all 82 of its stores nationwide.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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That attention to detail was present across all of the show’s departments, from sets and costuming to the cameras that captured it all.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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True to its source material, this latest adaptation of the vampire story delivers on the centuries old legacy of sexiness; costuming for the show playing an integral part in pulling that off.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Swilling beers from sponsor Corona, the hosts marveled at the turnaround, expressing the same astonishment that Larry David, Ben Stiller and other fans were showing on the ABC telecast.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Some products highlighted by the DA's office included a lace dress selling for $6,490, a suitcoat for $4,950, and a slip skirt for $1,090.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Em Maxi dress + bandeau, $545 $382.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Then there’s writing it, and then there’s putting it out.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Despite her shooting woes, Clark still controlled the game by consistently putting teammates in position to score.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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