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
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Each bed can also have a distinct identity, as with clothing.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
The steepest discount on this list is 42%, which is impressive for any clothing sale.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 May 2026
Drink plenty of water, take breaks from being in the direct sun and wearing loose fitting, light-colored clothing.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Noun
On display, there is a patchwork quilt the queen made out of her clothing to document her sentence.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Each bed can also have a distinct identity, as with clothing.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
The steepest discount on this list is 42%, which is impressive for any clothing sale.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 May 2026
Drink plenty of water, take breaks from being in the direct sun and wearing loose fitting, light-colored clothing.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
Verb
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And in that moment, Palvin delivered a masterclass in maternity dressing with style.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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One common suggestion for using coffee grounds in the garden is to apply them as a top dressing around plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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The odds usually appeared alone, without referencing any specific sportsbook, but, periodically, text appeared in the ticker saying they were provided by DraftKings.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Both were wearing fatigues, the chief recalled her saying.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Hadid previously worked with stylist Law Roach for her 2022 Cannes appearance, collaborating on looks that catered more toward archival attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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That's elite golf content in the attire of her choosing.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The pas de deux between Billy and Kris is entrancingly sexy, and the film’s love relationship to movie magic is just as romantic, from Anderson’s grand-dame costuming to the matte paintings that serve as backdrops in both the film-within-the-film and the one containing it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Three-time Academy Award and three-time BAFTA winning costume designer Sandy Powell is on board for costuming.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Haymon was much less apprehensive of expressing her opinions, particularly her preference for Gascon’s policies.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Using the latest version of Epic’s Unreal Engine, each Smugglers Run locale is heavily detailed, putting us in more of a dogfight as the Mandalorian chases down pirates and ex-Imperial officers.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Still, from December and March, Leonard was one of the best players in the NBA, playing enough games to qualify for end-of-season awards while largely putting his knee issues behind him.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The Andersonville Ann Sather closed in 2013, and the space is now occupied by a Raygun apparel and design store.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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At Rock Around the Shop, the store will feature a mix of apparel, accessories and souvenirs that capture the irreverent energy of the ride.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Do fans really need the coach to vindicate them by stating the obvious?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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In a statement on March 6, ICE described in detail Damas’ medical treatment, stating that he was tested at the hospital and had been in the hospital’s intensive care unit throughout his stay.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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