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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
While embracing familiar tropes, They Cloned Tyrone weaves an original story that stands out as a diamond in the thick of many Netflix duds.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Here are details on the most luscious, addictive cinnamon crunch cereals and the duds that will leave you reaching for the cinnamon shaker to add more flavor.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The long foretold unveiling of the new Dirty Bird duds happens sometime Thursday.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To see that kind of big-budget artistry properly lionized, given some of the duds the Academy has recognized in recent years—I’m looking at you, Green Book—felt like a true triumph.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Though many commercial duds are also undeniably great films, sometimes the numbers reveal hard truths.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometimes things are too good to be true or simply don't work, but there are nuggets of gold among the duds.
—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
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
James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Here are details on the most luscious, addictive cinnamon crunch cereals and the duds that will leave you reaching for the cinnamon shaker to add more flavor.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The long foretold unveiling of the new Dirty Bird duds happens sometime Thursday.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To see that kind of big-budget artistry properly lionized, given some of the duds the Academy has recognized in recent years—I’m looking at you, Green Book—felt like a true triumph.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Though many commercial duds are also undeniably great films, sometimes the numbers reveal hard truths.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometimes things are too good to be true or simply don't work, but there are nuggets of gold among the duds.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duds
Noun
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Confirm timing, assign ownership, and keep things clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But things got wild when the robot started break dancing and bashing itself into a million robotic pieces.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Joshua Jackson celebrates the Banana Republic and The Explorers Club partnership at the clothing brand's flagship store in New York City on April 16.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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To hell with all that superstitious stuff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Grylls, however, the attire is a uniform for a job that bridges the gap between A-list glamour and rugged human experience.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Out to Brunch A mid-day event that requires slightly dressier attire can sometimes stump me, but wearing this jacket, shorts, and heeled sandals has proven to be an ideal combination for comfort and style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Casias, 53, was last seen walking on a highway near Talpa, New Mexico, in June 2025, according to New Mexico State Police, leaving her belongings at home and a phone that had been factory-reset, NBC News reported.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Among the gunman’s belongings was a photo modified by artificial intelligence showing him alongside the Columbine attackers, according to a state official who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the media.—
Maria Verza,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beginning this week, there's going to be more of a focus on attracting gifts, money and possessions, Taurus.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Foligno, who threw his body around all game, found himself near the crease on a Wild possession and was in the right spot as Nico Sturm threw a puck at the net.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Robbie was joined at the event by Zoe Saldaña, who posed beside her in a glittering gold Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress and Cartier jewelry.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Biles wore a bold blue mini dress with a long train, while Owens coordinated in a white suit with a brooch featuring an aquamarine stone.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Normally, this turns the C ring counterclockwise (like the opposite turning of interlocking gears), which propels the swimming cell forward.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The majority of customers on Sunday were decked out in Pistons' gear.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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