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as in clergies
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
Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or bath.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Early in the Gaza genocide, there were so many people killed that individual burials were no longer possible, and traditional burial cloths had run out.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Use a rapid cooling method like immersion in cool water, cold cloths, or packs on the skin.
—Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
So, wiping cloths weren’t being sanitized, but sitting in ever dirtier water.
—David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Health inspectors found two visibly soiled wiping cloths on the preparation table surface.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The Healing Place accepts donations of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, hygiene items, socks, towels, wash cloths, twin-sized bedding, pillows and more.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
Multiple wet wiping cloths were also found on food prep surfaces, along with a knife stored in the handwashing sink.
—Evan Moore
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Early in the Gaza genocide, there were so many people killed that individual burials were no longer possible, and traditional burial cloths had run out.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Use a rapid cooling method like immersion in cool water, cold cloths, or packs on the skin.
—Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
So, wiping cloths weren’t being sanitized, but sitting in ever dirtier water.
—David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Health inspectors found two visibly soiled wiping cloths on the preparation table surface.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The Healing Place accepts donations of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, hygiene items, socks, towels, wash cloths, twin-sized bedding, pillows and more.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
Multiple wet wiping cloths were also found on food prep surfaces, along with a knife stored in the handwashing sink.
—Evan Moore
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloths
Noun
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Some were faithful copies, while others were reproduced in different colors or fabrics to lend a visual unity to the scene, which is designed to mirror the eerie fairy-tale aesthetic of the fashion film within the film.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Currently, the company produces textiles for everything from bedding and table linens to performance apparel and military fabrics.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The announcement comes days after reports suggested that the Mexican government is preparing to increase tariffs on Chinese imports including textiles, plastics and cars as a part of a 2026 budget proposal that will be submitted to the country’s Congress in September.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Arya is a go-to source for outlets writing about performance textiles and sustainable fabrics, with regards to bedding, bathrobes, and beyond.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Abbotsford's churches have been a place where immigrants have found support when rumors of ICE raids surfaced locally or in cities like Milwaukee and Chicago.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Historic stone churches display rainbow flags and Black Lives Matter signs, and even the narrowest side streets find room for bike lanes.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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