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 Prepare yourself with warm water, mild dish soap, and microfiber cleaning cloths. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 These cloths are also soft enough not to scratch your pots and pans, but sturdy enough to hold up to daily wiping, drying, and mopping. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 Though costly, this mistake taught Aziz’s team always to use fresh cloths and to avoid using the wrong cleaning tools on scratch-prone surfaces. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
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Noun
  • Most European hotels and house rentals don’t have air conditioning, so lightweight fabrics and layered styles are essential.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The industry is still leaning toward comfort stretch or rigid constructions over super stretchy fabrics.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Russia has bombed churches, museums, libraries, schools and archives.
    Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During Kenya’s transition to self-governance from colonial rule, the extensive network of Christian schools and medical institutions established by churches provided education and health care.
    Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • The study also looked at the secondhand clothing market, specifically noting whether a country absorbs used textiles or exports them to other nations.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every seat is upholstered in stylish beige and cream-colored textiles and offers seven inches of recline, 40 inches of pitch, and 19 inches of width.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Cloths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloths. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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