duds

plural of dud

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Noun
  • The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • According to this report, there’s concern about an AI companion named Bad Rudy, who is described as vulgar and antagonizing, and an AI companion named Ani, who is described as willing to shed her clothing.
    Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Dress for comfort: Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing to stay cool.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Rambin shared a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot on TikTok, which offered a glimpse of the couple's first look at one another in their wedding attire.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 July 2025
  • Their attire, then, must serve the purpose of comfort and professionalism.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • And then all of the family stuff for me really hit.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 22 July 2025
  • That’s a lot of crazy stuff happening beneath the water.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • On more than one occasion, defender Jarrad Branthwaite stopped in possession and questioned why there was not more movement in front of him.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 July 2025
  • Last year, the Red Sox entered the break on a high note, in possession of one of the American League’s three wild cards, then opened the second half of the season by getting swept by the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Responding to another market demand, Arvind has developed Ultra Soft Denim for super comfortable garments, particularly tops, skirts and dresses.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
  • Lindsay Lohan opted for an ivory floral mini dress for a Freakier Friday press junket in L.A.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • The second-quarter earnings season kicks into gear this week.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • However, Sting seems content, noting that 2025 will be his final year of doing conventions in his full gear, signaling the true end of an era.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • In addition, apparel prices declined 4% over the past year around the Valley, and prices for alcoholic beverages slipped 3.2%.
    Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
  • However, tariff-sensitive apparel prices increased 0.4%.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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