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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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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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His regular customers did not mention anything — not a surprise from clientele who know not to share classified information — but Esparza has been around long enough to sense that the Marines who were coming in to replace gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing were preparing to ship out.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Global textile production now exceeds 120 million metric tons annually, yet less than 1 percent of clothing is recycled back into new fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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The grand opening Tuesday of the center on the library’s ground floor was a showcase of AI tools and demonstrations from San Jose State students, city departments and partners like LEGO Education, with fun stuff like robots on display.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the dress code calls for true beachy or vacation attire, the Jaylah Strapless Midi Dress from Lulus looks like a wavy, ocean-like print that will blend in perfectly on the shore.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before long, smitten cast members, including Sarah Sherman and a cameraman wearing an I (Heart) Harry shirt who kept focusing on Styles, proved too much for Gosling, who called off a big song and dance number featuring most of the cast in silver space attire.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The program has moved very few clients into permanent housing, while producing significant displacement and destruction of unhoused people’s belongings — the very belongings that many depend on for survival.—
Caleb W Crowder,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Another court hearing is scheduled for March 12, to further discuss when residents can get their belongings.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jalloh’s lengthy criminal history includes more than 30 arrests for charges of rape, assault, drug possession, property destruction, identity theft, trespassing, firing a weapon, grand larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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After two decades of grinding — and in possession of generational wealth — Blackburn attempted retirement.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Across her practice, Mann has focused on youth culture in South Africa, including how dress helps form one’s identity.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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This Free People faux suede blazer is an elegant piece that looks just as great with a pair of jeans and a turtleneck as a dress out to dinner.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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His regular customers did not mention anything — not a surprise from clientele who know not to share classified information — but Esparza has been around long enough to sense that the Marines who were coming in to replace gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing were preparing to ship out.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is a roster that, on talent and reputation, should be able to kick it into another gear.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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