as in clothes
covering for the human body
a store that sells both men's and women's clothing
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1
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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
An unknown man entered the store and tied the girls up with their own clothing and shot all four in the head execution style.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Garbage, rotting food with bugs and clothing stacked close to the ceiling were also seen in most areas of the house.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
These require wearing full protective clothing and should be used with caution.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
An unknown man entered the store and tied the girls up with their own clothing and shot all four in the head execution style.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Garbage, rotting food with bugs and clothing stacked close to the ceiling were also seen in most areas of the house.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
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Since the start of last season, when building work began, the U21s and U18s have led a nomadic life, having been relocated to the academy building across the walkway, which has 10 player dressing rooms but is fitted for younger age-groups up to 16.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Many pet owners enjoy dressing their cats and dogs in costumes for Halloween celebrations.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the Democratic leadership is demanding an immediate extension to soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies for their votes, saying Americans face a sharp rise in health care costs without them.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The club has been saying since the summer that the stadium only requires a few finishing touches for it to re-open at a reduced capacity of about 27,000.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The veteran safety, one of only two first-string defensive backs to start and finish the game Sunday, sat alone in his locker still draped in nearly all his game attire, minus the jersey and shoulder pads.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the plaid shirts of the ‘90s, this season’s fashion week runways have elevated tartan to blazers, skirts, cocktail attire, and evening wear.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
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Koupparis, who makes costuming a speciality, is among the most senior members of this group, which first numbered about 15 people when it was founded in 2013.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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Whelan said that a costuming Easter egg in the play pays tribute to original Love Boat captain Gavin MacLeod.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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A day later, Grande left a comment on the post, expressing her remorse for the interaction.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This frustration is clear among the public, with few expressing any optimism or excitement for the election when CNN spoke to them on the street earlier this week.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Or putting one inside a carry-on just in case.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Dumas turned Birkin’s dreams of an alternative carryall into reality — gifting her with a Birkin bag prototype and putting the silhouette on the market in 1984.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Known as the Log Cabin Craft Village, the structures each host one or two small shops selling watercolors, pottery, handmade soaps, bohemian-style apparel, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from the data company Launchmetrics, more than 40% of global consumers purchased apparel and accessories at least three times via social media in 2024.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Albin voiced frustration on this matter during the non-conference slate, stating that the 49ers didn’t have enough healthy offensive linemen to have two units in practice.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Charles Ochlech filed the lawsuit Friday, stating Family Dollar was negligent and liable for the building conditions that led to his injuries.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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