cloths

plural of cloth
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as in fabrics
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

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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 The chlorine sanitizing solution bucket for wiping cloths was just water, zero parts per million chlorine sanitizer. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Set your iron to its lowest setting—no steam—and place the stained area between two paper towels or lint-free cloths. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Clorox wipes, microfiber cloths, and a cleaning spray are under bathroom sinks in the basement and third floor, under the kitchen sink on the first floor, and in the laundry closet on the second floor. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 In the basement, investigators also uncovered a pail filled with bloody cloths, which could have been a key piece of evidence in the case. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Liberty is also stocking fabric dust bags, matching cleaning cloths, handwoven envelopes and note cards as part of its service in the new space. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths. — Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026 Cover loosely with cloths and let rise again; when dough has risen, place pans in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tops of loaves are light brown. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Microfiber cloths, scrub brushes, storage caddies, gloves and specialty cleaning tools all fit that pattern and typically cost far more at big-box retailers or grocery chains. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Classic and Garden rooms are more subdued, less of a flourish of fabrics, and slightly more contemporary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Second, swap synthetic clothes for breathable fabrics like cotton and bamboo, which wick moisture without trapping odor.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Across the country, the preliminary assessment identified damage to seven hotels, 13 churches, 26 government buildings and four residential apartment buildings, in addition to the homes, schools and healthcare facilities already counted.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The reconstruction of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, where congregants gathered in secret before building a meeting house in Virginia, was celebrated Friday.
    — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The campaign focuses on the testing and traceability behind labels on clothing and home textiles.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Wiener not only leaves behind a richly complex body of work straddling textiles, painting, photographs, and collages, but also a career intricately connected to one of the most important chapters of Austrian art.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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