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the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then
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Recent Examples of cloths
There were bloodied cloths and sheets near the slide.
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Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to the neck, armpits and groin, the highest blood-flow areas, to accelerate cooling.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Ciechorska recommends doing a 60-second pass each morning over the sink, faucet, and counter and keeping a small stack of microfiber cloths under the sink and a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner to do this.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Microfiber cloths absorb excess liquid and lift dirt.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Some parents now keep key items — bottles, burp cloths, diapers, a warmer, and soft lighting — closer to the crib or bassinet so more of the feeding routine can happen in one calm, predictable space.
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Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The new restaurant in Rocky Hill is fine dining, white table cloths and plain, elegant surroundings including five tables in front for outdoor dining.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to the neck, armpits and groin, the highest blood-flow areas, to accelerate cooling.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Ciechorska recommends doing a 60-second pass each morning over the sink, faucet, and counter and keeping a small stack of microfiber cloths under the sink and a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner to do this.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Microfiber cloths absorb excess liquid and lift dirt.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Some parents now keep key items — bottles, burp cloths, diapers, a warmer, and soft lighting — closer to the crib or bassinet so more of the feeding routine can happen in one calm, predictable space.
—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The new restaurant in Rocky Hill is fine dining, white table cloths and plain, elegant surroundings including five tables in front for outdoor dining.
—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloths
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Certain kinds of fabrics never do well, because of the drape or the hand feel.
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Designers are increasingly emphasizing breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and versatile layering, especially given current climate and lifestyle trends.
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Hong Kong — A pastor who founded one of China’s most prominent underground churches has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States, his daughter told CNN.
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The Zion Church is among the largest churches that are unregistered with the Chinese authorities, defying restrictions from the officially atheist Communist Party requiring believers to worship only in registered congregations.
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There are many designers and brands, both legacy and emerging, who excel at making moments, turning textiles into literal expressions of an emotional experience.
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Suddenly, an American apparel brand is forced to figure out how to open and manage a compliant, local bank account in Mumbai just to pay for its textiles.
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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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