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as in clothes
covering for the human body
those are some pretty fancy duds you're wearing
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
you have one hour to pack up your duds and clear out of here
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Recent Examples of duds
Sometimes things are too good to be true or simply don't work, but there are nuggets of gold among the duds.
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
This latest stretch all came on the heels of following up one of the best wins — not just of the season, but statistically in franchise history — in Oklahoma City with that pair of duds at home against Toronto and Indiana.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Here were the studs and duds from the 49ers’ brutal, likely season-defining loss.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
The show has far more excellent episodes than duds, so choosing our favorite installments wasn't easy.
—Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Thursday’s three division games probably seemed sure-fire when first scheduled but have turned out to be late-season duds.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
After a pair of high-drama endings and a duo of duds, the College Football Playoff narrowed its field to eight, with the defending champs still favored to repeat.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The biggest action scenes are duds, the closing twists are a mixed-bag, and what’s teased for the final episodes seems less appealing than spending that time in whatever future these adolescents will have after all the fireworks fade.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
His recent hot streak came after consecutive duds against the Grizzlies and Clippers.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
This latest stretch all came on the heels of following up one of the best wins — not just of the season, but statistically in franchise history — in Oklahoma City with that pair of duds at home against Toronto and Indiana.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Here were the studs and duds from the 49ers’ brutal, likely season-defining loss.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
The show has far more excellent episodes than duds, so choosing our favorite installments wasn't easy.
—Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025
Thursday’s three division games probably seemed sure-fire when first scheduled but have turned out to be late-season duds.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
After a pair of high-drama endings and a duo of duds, the College Football Playoff narrowed its field to eight, with the defending champs still favored to repeat.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
The biggest action scenes are duds, the closing twists are a mixed-bag, and what’s teased for the final episodes seems less appealing than spending that time in whatever future these adolescents will have after all the fireworks fade.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025
His recent hot streak came after consecutive duds against the Grizzlies and Clippers.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duds
Noun
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In the past few months, however, things have changed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s something about studying real-life situations that have happened and then creating and imagining into this fictional kind of characterization of things.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film).—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the recent craft barbecue revival, cooks first mastered their meat-smoking methods then turned to the stuff served alongside.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some people, especially those who love dark colors, prefer winter attire, what with all the cable knit, cashmere, and wool sweaters out there, and those often comes in navies, charcoals, blacks, and burgundies.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Filling the space formerly occupied by Soft Surroundings, the clothing and accessory retailer, featuring items for women, men and girls, is known for attire ideal for a tropical vacation or resort.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is one lesson, however, that’s best learned before your travel begins, and that’s the necessity of safety—for you and your belongings.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two of Cho’s tips for travel are to clear your space upon arrival with essential oils or sage, and to unpack your belongings right away, giving them room to stretch.—
Kyle Lucia Wu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spurs were set up in a 5-3-2 formation out of possession, but looked vulnerable defensively throughout.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The two connected on another pick-and-roll play a few possessions later as Edmonds put TCU ahead 30-23 with a layup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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In this week’s show, there were slinky fabrics and macho outerwear, and scraps of fur over jersey dresses clinging to terrific asses of all sizes.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the surface, everything about Doug Moe — his teams, his manner, his dress sense — seemed to embody complete madness.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The next day at the summit, while everyone else sported their Team USA gear properly tucked and pressed, Liu showed up in something straight out of Jennifer Beal’s wardrobe in Flashdance.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dating back to 1883, the beloved retailer carries more than 600 brands, spanning home goods, artisan candies and gifts, baby items, women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, and outdoor gear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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