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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2
as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothing
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
However, due to the wide variety of dyes and dye methods used by clothing manufacturers, dye transfer can still occur during the wash process, especially with new clothes, Wang says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
The constant friction of material rubbing on material wears the clothing out faster, so when there is more time, as in a regular or deep clean cycle, the garment fibers can wear down faster.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
However, due to the wide variety of dyes and dye methods used by clothing manufacturers, dye transfer can still occur during the wash process, especially with new clothes, Wang says.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
The constant friction of material rubbing on material wears the clothing out faster, so when there is more time, as in a regular or deep clean cycle, the garment fibers can wear down faster.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothing
Verb
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Bella Hadid has turned her trip to Aspen into a daily lesson in dressing for spring 2026, and there will be a quiz later.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
3 Jan. 2026
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Queen Mary of Denmark gave royal regal dressing a new level of elegance in combined pieces by designers Jesper Høvring and Lasse Spangenberg for New Year’s Day celebrations at Christian VII’s Palace in Copenhagen on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reyes defended the compensation, saying it was negotiated in good faith.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials disputed the DHS claims, saying videos showed the woman driving away from agents, not aiming at them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the black-and-white shot, Stewart, 35, and Meyer, 38 — still in their casual wedding attire — can be seen crouching down next to each other while happily petting their dog.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The audience laughed as the camera panned out to show their reaction, as Goldberg continued — and even pointed out one man's attire that caught her eye.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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The trickle-down effect helped secure key plot-specific pieces of costuming, but also will set the groundwork for Season 2 and beyond.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Dec. 2025
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Is it driven by digital costuming for virtual reality, greater demand for sustainability, or something else entirely?—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, one woman recently shared a personal experience when expressing genuine emotion clashed with workplace expectations.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Spoelstra was remarkably upbeat before the game, offering gratitude for the outpouring of support from the NBA community and expressing relief that nobody was injured in the inferno.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lance Strait is one of hundreds of people whose car was damaged after putting gas at a King Soopers gas station in Parker earlier this week.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Or, Allen could solidify his elite status by putting the team on his back much the same way that Jags fan did with Lawrence at a bar.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the country music lover who can’t wait to get back to Nashville, Imogene & Willie’s apparel lineup is a no-brainer.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The story goes that Monchi rang them up, simply stating that Villa wanted to sign their best player.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Newton said the woman got closer to him and started threatening him by stating that her husband would beat him up.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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