duds

noun

plural of dud
1
as in clothes
covering for the human body those are some pretty fancy duds you're wearing

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2
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 There are no duds in the accommodation line-up, but for longer stays, the Ocean House or Bay House suites are the ones to book. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Visitors looking to load up their carry-on with designer duds will find an abundance of department stores and luxury boutiques like Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Dover Street Market just a stone’s throw away. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 Some of the past winners have turned out to be total sales duds. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Can’t wait to see where Ritchie — whose had his fair share of duds — and James are heading next. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Allison might even ask to snap a photo of you in your new duds to post on her Instagram account, @AnteakBooteek. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2026 Regular-season sked out mid-August will reveal Giannis’ for-real home unveiling, plus first visits by LeBron as a 76er and Tyler Herro in Milwaukee duds. — Greg Cote august 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 Big Tex’s new duds This State Fair of Texas news comes as a full circle moment for Resistol. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 Here’s a look, in no particular order, at who will potentially have new duds when the dust settles. — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duds
  1. clothing
  2. things
  3. attire
  4. stuff
  5. dress
  6. belongings
  7. apparel
  8. possession
Noun
  • The centers accept items like electronics, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, clothing, books and child car seats, per the county’s website.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Food assistance increased 80%, clothing requests saw an increase of 156%, and transportation assistance increased 103% since last year, according to 211 statistics.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Every year, the LACMA Gala—which is supported by Gucci—produces memorable (and extremely glamorous) formal attire moments, and this evening was sure no different.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The attention was in the detail, from Summit’s mixing table looking like an old computer monitor to the speakers having a ’90s computer casing around them, to backup dancers wearing corporate attire dancing in cubicle-like structures.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • The current presale estimate of between a hundred and fifty thousand dollars and three hundred thousand dollars is confidently expected to be smashed when the dress comes under the hammer.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The team looked to enduring design references including the Rolex Submariner, the Porsche 911, a black tuxedo and the little black dress.
    — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • The couple has taken their time tinkering and adjusting the decor, taking a considered approach to collecting and combining their belongings.
    — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Ristick told the resident there was a fire and to remain in bed, rummaged through the resident’s belongings, left and was later apprehended, according to police and a court filing.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of belongings
Noun
  • The son of an Iranian immigrant who owned a women’s clothing store in Los Angeles’s Fashion District, Saghian grew up around the apparel industry before opening his first Fashion Nova outpost in a San Fernando Valley mall.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The assortment includes familiar names like Champion, along with exclusive adult apparel from Champion and select styles from The Wild Collective.
    — Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of apparel
Noun
  • On the Giants’ final possession, McCarthy threw an interception to Rasul Douglas while targeting Malik Nabers downfield.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Defensive back Anthony Phillip intercepted a Southwest pass with 34 seconds left in the quarter, giving the Tigers possession once again.
    — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of possession

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“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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