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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
The comedian celebrated a chill, fancy night out Friday at Kiki on the River in Miami, in head-to-toe designer Dior duds and a white 10 gallon hat.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Industry experts cited a run of box-office duds and less output, especially from Marvel Studios, as a reason for a calmer convention.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Here are three studs and three duds from the 2025 ALCS.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Here were the studs and duds of a vintage 49ers performance.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Most of the other acts featured students dressed up in costumes or snazzy duds.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
After a rocky premiere, Saturday Night Live needed to give us some reassurance that season 51 (and the newest permutation of the cast) wouldn’t be all duds.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
Gina Kirschenheiter’s boyfriend Travis actually nails the rugged Western look – almost too well, Gina thinks, when a strange woman comes up to compliment Trav on his duds.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Chiefs, Raiders, Broncos Los Angeles has delivered back-to-back duds after starting 3-0.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Industry experts cited a run of box-office duds and less output, especially from Marvel Studios, as a reason for a calmer convention.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Here are three studs and three duds from the 2025 ALCS.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Here were the studs and duds of a vintage 49ers performance.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Most of the other acts featured students dressed up in costumes or snazzy duds.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
After a rocky premiere, Saturday Night Live needed to give us some reassurance that season 51 (and the newest permutation of the cast) wouldn’t be all duds.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
Gina Kirschenheiter’s boyfriend Travis actually nails the rugged Western look – almost too well, Gina thinks, when a strange woman comes up to compliment Trav on his duds.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
Chiefs, Raiders, Broncos Los Angeles has delivered back-to-back duds after starting 3-0.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duds
Noun
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The movie also has an ace in the hole with Glen Powell, one of the few contemporary alpha-charisma actors that feel built for stuff like this and believably might have been bred in a farm upstate that specializes in All-American movie stars with gajillion-watt grins.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The new regulations are supposed to regulate all hazardous transport through the reservation, not just uranium, but also oil and gas, methane, whatever kind of radioactive stuff.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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To add a wintertime edge to her sporty attire, Biles paid tribute to her husband.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Indigenous dancers typically wear regalia, cultural attire reflecting their tribe's cultural heritage and their personal style.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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So, between lockable zippers, anti-slash fabric, and RFID blockers, the right bag needs to pull quadruple duty in protecting your belongings.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The purse also has multiple pockets, including a zipper pocket and a slip pocket inside, as well as an exterior pocket on the back to keep belongings organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Mavs have had one of the NBA’s worst offenses, ranking second-to-last in points per possession.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Take, for example, an 18-yard, over-the-middle strike to Nailor on the team’s second possession Sunday.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The latest restock is full of pieces ideal for both casual plans and upcoming holiday parties, including sweater dresses, knit blazers, full-zip hoodies, and comfy pants starting at just $15.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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There, federal agents with tactical gear, armored trucks and rifles clashed with protestors, according to the New York Times.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Do something to distract from the still-chilly temps by getting your gear ready.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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