as in trousers
an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle
you'll need a nice pair of pants for the job interview
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as in gasps
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
the dog was panting heavily after his breakneck run across the field
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Recent Examples of pants
Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Good opposing coaches pants him every time (Loyola, of course, being a particularly painful example).
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
On a recent Friday, Bernhardt dressed up, with a cashmere sweater, a pair of baggy, Free People pants, and a pair of Ugg boots.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The men’s jeans retail for $145 and the twill pants for $135.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
And for your downtime, stock up on comfortable and casual staples like Levi’s jeans and the Spanx pants that Reese Witherspoon just wore.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Pair your favorite pair of Amazon pants with this cold-weather friendly cardigan, or this one that’s available in plus sizes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Also hitting the block are the white shirt and tan pants that the character wore in the 1998 pilot episode, with the pair likely to hit $4,000.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Our elders know how to make tools and sealskin pants the right way.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Good opposing coaches pants him every time (Loyola, of course, being a particularly painful example).
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
On a recent Friday, Bernhardt dressed up, with a cashmere sweater, a pair of baggy, Free People pants, and a pair of Ugg boots.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The men’s jeans retail for $145 and the twill pants for $135.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
And for your downtime, stock up on comfortable and casual staples like Levi’s jeans and the Spanx pants that Reese Witherspoon just wore.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Pair your favorite pair of Amazon pants with this cold-weather friendly cardigan, or this one that’s available in plus sizes.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
Also hitting the block are the white shirt and tan pants that the character wore in the 1998 pilot episode, with the pair likely to hit $4,000.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Our elders know how to make tools and sealskin pants the right way.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pants
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Deadline journalists sat towards the back of the room said the N-word and other slurs were audible, as were gasps when Davidson made his involuntary tics.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Upon announcing her status as a Faithful, the whole room gasps.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Here are five blazer-and-jeans outfit ideas to try this spring.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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Amazon Essentials Glove Ballet Flats These Amazon Essentials glove-style ballet flats are comfortable (thanks to a memory foam insole), supremely in-budget, and add instant polish to even the simplest T-shirt-and-jeans outfit.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pants. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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