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Recent Examples of union suit
And in October 1906, Comstock threatened to shut down an exhibition of models performing athletic exercises wearing form-fitting union suits.
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Amy Werbel, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The offer also fails to consider the impact of widespread resignations on the government's ability to provide services to Americans, the union suit alleges.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
That’s no reason to ignore this wonderfully weird union suit, which has a hood and foot coverings.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 13 Apr. 2023
Or to avoid that issue altogether, opt for a union suit—a warm one-piece that won’t let any cold air get between your skin and your outer layers.
—Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023
Undershirts have come a long way from their days as an offshoot of the one-piece union suits men wore as undergarments in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to protect precious clothes from sweat.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2017
Amy Werbel, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The offer also fails to consider the impact of widespread resignations on the government's ability to provide services to Americans, the union suit alleges.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
That’s no reason to ignore this wonderfully weird union suit, which has a hood and foot coverings.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 13 Apr. 2023
Or to avoid that issue altogether, opt for a union suit—a warm one-piece that won’t let any cold air get between your skin and your outer layers.
—Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023
Undershirts have come a long way from their days as an offshoot of the one-piece union suits men wore as undergarments in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to protect precious clothes from sweat.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for union suit
Noun
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UBOs would offer pay, health care, insurance, anti-betting and other protections that states inconsistently provide and give boxers opportunities to sign multiyear contracts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As an amateur, Cruz won three AIBA World Championships, two Pan American Games golds and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medal at lightweight, cementing himself as one of the best Cuban boxers of his era.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These are going to be unique to the size and shape of your drawers, but Valladolid notes that the organizers take up their entire drawer.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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Criusia 12-Pack Clothes Drawer Organizer Organize your wardrobe drawers once and for all with this handy drawer divider that can hold everything—socks, underwear, bras, t-shirts, camisoles, accessories, scarves, belts, and more.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the more modest cut underwear for women, the bikini briefs style comes in low-, mid-, and high-rises and fits much like a traditional bikini bottom with full coverage across the butt.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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On rare occasions over the last two decades, SPARTA has been referenced in amicus briefs—which are advocacy documents by parties not in a case—and assorted litigation exhibits usually not central to a dispute.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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They can be dressed in a wearable blanket, sleep sack or one-piece pajamas, with a onesie or undershirt added for extra warmth, according to the Baltimore City Health Department.—
Natalie Jones,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Rivera opted for a black suit with a white undershirt and matching black loafers.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Union suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/union%20suit. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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