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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
At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.
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Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Too often the Dolphins had to trade away resources to draft positions of need, and often ended up with duds like Liam Eichenberg doing so.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
While embracing familiar tropes, They Cloned Tyrone weaves an original story that stands out as a diamond in the thick of many Netflix duds.
—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
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
Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Too often the Dolphins had to trade away resources to draft positions of need, and often ended up with duds like Liam Eichenberg doing so.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
While embracing familiar tropes, They Cloned Tyrone weaves an original story that stands out as a diamond in the thick of many Netflix duds.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duds
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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People who attend the event are encouraged to dress up in clothing from their favorite decade.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The exhibit explored the stories of Black style told through clothing by the African diaspora beginning in the 18th century.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The Crusaders’ block added five solo stuffs in the third game, slowing down Herzer and Fleming while also giving the home team some momentum.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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But yeah, trying to maybe work on stuff during the week, throwing a lot and a lot of high-intent throws.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Instead of a usual tuxedo, the attire consists of a black tail coat, a waistcoat and a white bow tie.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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As for Tom’s surprise appearance at the country music festival, the actor kept his attire casual, opting for blue jeans, a tan jacket and a hat.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Too, softside luggage can’t protect your belongings from being crushed by the weight of other bags that get stacked on top, says Bacha.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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This midi-length dress features a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette that works well on an assortment of different body types.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Princess Eugenie, 36, wore a cream jacket over a black maxi dress that highlighted her growing baby bump, finishing the look with sunglasses, a black bag and sneakers.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Free jerseys, backpacks, baseball gear.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The Baby Club will be developed in partnership with baby gear brand Chicco while the Junior and Teens Clubs will have state-of-the-art gaming experiences, like a full arcade and MSC Formula Racer simulator.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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