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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
When a satin skirt or silk scarf is valued primarily for the status endowed upon its wearer – rather than its functionality as clothing – products take on a mystical status.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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Noun
To cope with those conditions, engineers developed custom thermal management systems and ventilation hardware integrated into the robot’s protective clothing.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
When a satin skirt or silk scarf is valued primarily for the status endowed upon its wearer – rather than its functionality as clothing – products take on a mystical status.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 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
Verb
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Fortunately, dressing for the occasion has never been easier.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Every day revolves around medications, feedings, therapies, appointments, bathing, dressing and monitoring their health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Aiyuk appears to direct two common insults at the subject of the video — almost certainly the 49ers — by using the literal, nonprofane meanings of the terms rather than saying the vulgar words themselves.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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But the result drew criticism online, with viewers saying the technology distorted the former Spurs star's facial features.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Tuesday's protest came in response to the widespread detention of women and girls in Herat province in recent days by the Taliban's morality police force, for alleged violations of the group's rules on attire, which require women to cover their hair and faces.—
Ahmad Mukhtar,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Octagon Girls couldn’t step foot on the White House lawn this weekend in their usual business attire, not for UFC Freedom 250.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Mance went on to praise his stars Paul Anthony Kelly (who played Kennedy) and Sarah Pidgeon (who played Bessette) for their endless willingness to participate in the costuming process.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Cats is a ballroom-culture fantasia, stuffed to the brim with stunning displays of costuming artistry across two acts of musical-theater excess.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
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Workplaces absolutely require professionalism and emotional intelligence, but confidence becomes fragile when your energy is focused entirely on managing perception instead of expressing ideas honestly and engaging authentically.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Go from the golf course to dinner, through travel days and all your summer plans with apparel designed to protect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Known for posting covers of American radio hits in front of a green screen, Magdum submitted his petition for an O-1 nonimmigrant visa and was met with a request for evidence (RFE), an official notice stating that his application needed clarification before a final decision can be made.—
Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos DeGruccio,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Behavioral health companies in South Florida say they are being impacted by Medicaid termination letters, with facilities stating the cuts are harming patients who need help and leaving many therapists out of work.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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