gloves

Definition of glovesnext
present tense third-person singular of glove

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gloves
Verb
  • But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
  • There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
    Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The porous volcanic ash, known as picón, traps condensation from morning dew and slowly channels moisture toward the roots.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing, which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Suno users generate 7 million new tracks a day, which every two weeks nets out to about as many songs as exist on Spotify.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The good news is that there are still some last-chance Cyber Monday deals, such as this fantastic Walmart deal, which nets you over $1000 off the Sony A7R V camera.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The American super-brand nails its Tokyo offering with the right balance of East and West.
    Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Deutch nails every joke in this slapstick comedy that keeps the out-of-pocket zingers coming nonstop, complimented perfectly by her crew of Yellow Brick Road (Hollywood Boulevard) nomads.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The inside of shirt collars traps body oils and soil.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The club took their mission statement and decided that the sweet and lovable elderly dogs at Frosted Faces needed healthy food, treats, athletic toys, leashes and collars this season too.
    Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Maisie is a throw-away child in 1910, captivated by a poster of a magical French carousel, when an aunt snatches her out of poverty and takes her into the home of her wealthy employer, a British lord.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The ribbed-trim detailing already sets it apart, while the subtle shaping at the waist snatches every figure.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Aussie newcomer Yerin Ha is the juggernaut's new leading lady—a strong yet soft pragmatist whose quiet charisma hooks Benedict, the ton, and, soon enough, audiences everywhere.
    InStyle, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Start with your transformation story that hooks from line one.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Weaver, a 6-foot-3 senior, is the energizer defender who grabs rebounds, gets dirty on the court and scores the occasional hustle basket.
    Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • In the clip, Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Percy (Walker Scobell) are standing on the edge of the dance floor in what appears to be a school gymnasium when, all of a sudden, Annabeth takes a deep breath and grabs Percy’s hand, dragging him onto the dance floor.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Gloves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gloves. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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