rags 1 of 2

plural of rag

rags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rags
Noun
  • Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Brands must get creative when designing Wimbledon attire for players, making fit, cut, trim, and fabric more important.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Many people were wearing beach attire and flip flops.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.
    Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • In April, Sánchez attended the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in a 1994 John Galliano dress once worn by the Fellini muse.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 June 2025
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“Rags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rags. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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