How to Use fleece in a Sentence

fleece

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• Just grab a sweater or fleece for evening jaunts or a traipse out to the end of the breezy pier.
  — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
• Don’t try taking off the fleece and hanging it on the back of your chair.
  — WSJ, 20 Mar. 2023
• The flannel on one side and the fleece on the other combine to keep you even warmer.
  — Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
• So, bring that warmth to a new home with this faux fur and fleece blanket.
  — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
• Keep in Mind The dark-colored fleece top may be a bit warm on hot days.
  — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
• The dog also has a long, double coat with a curly fleece.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
• Check out Plush’s fleece tights with stirrups at the bottom.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
• The cable knit fleece is nice and soft and will keep them cozy all winter long.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
• These lounge pants from adidas are made with a thick polyester fleece and ribbed cuffs to trap heat.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 Jan. 2023
• In a colorful fleece jacket and a beanie, the actress steps out for a stroll on Dec. 13.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2022
• The fleece is lightweight enough for fall and spring temps and adds an extra boost of warmth to shut out the winter chill.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
• He was dressed in all black — a baseball cap, quarter-zip fleece, sweats and slides with socks.
  — Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
• Bloom, the Sox’ leader, stood wearing a light green zip-up fleece along with blue pants and dark brown shoes.
  — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Dec. 2022
• The fleece has remained in Patagonia’s line for decades.
  — Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 30 Nov. 2022
• Square, supportive, it was sewn from pieces of the softest fleece and… Enough said.
  — Town & Country, 10 Jan. 2023
• The high-rise pants are made of cotton-blend fleece which is not only warm, but ultra-soft to the touch as well.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
• This set is made from a cotton-blend fabric that’s lined with soft fleece to keep you warm and cozy.
  — Laura Lu, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
• These slippers are made with a synthetic fleece upper that is fluffy and soft to the touch.
  — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
• Think of your new fleece as a step up from a regular hoodie.
  — Ellen McAlpine, Men's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
• And there's only so much a pair of comfy slippers, wool socks, and a fluffy fleece can do to keep you warm.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2022
• Grab this stylish Cloud Hoodie in breathable, soft, and plush fleece, and make sure to have it nearby all through the fall.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
• The polyester fleece keeps your face nice and warm while avoiding the moisture that some other options are prone to.
  — David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
• If in need of insulation, choose fleece or puffer to keep warm.
  — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
• Learn about the South American camelids whose fleece is used in these products.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Feb. 2024
• That said, despite being lined with fleece, these jeans don’t feel bulky.
  — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
• The full-length robe is made from soft fleece and comes with roomy pockets and an adjustable belt to keep it tight around your body.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
• An extra plush fleece lining wraps over the top to keep a warm and dry barrier.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
• Heavy fleece, like anti-pill polar fleece, may be too thick for this project.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2023
• With a water-repellent and stretchy fit, these can even take you on a hike when paired with a tee or fleece.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
• Pick up the Wunder Puff 2L belt bag in white for $39 less, or switch things up by adding a fleece or quilted version of the fuss-free crossbody to your collection.
  — Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024

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fleece

2 of 2 verb

• Don't let that salesman fleece you.
• The knee-jerk reaction to the George trade was that the Pacers were fleeced.
  — Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2017
• There’s still too much money to make and too many cities to fleece.
  — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 5 Feb. 2018
• Short on money, Gill plots against the pyramid scheme that fleeced her.
  — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, 3 July 2018
• Team owner fleeced the city for a sweetheart stadium deal and the team’s in the tank?
  — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, 5 June 2018
• Many people once believed the Rays were fleeced in the three-team deal that sent Myers to San Diego.
  — Dennis Lin, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Aug. 2017
• Staal fleeced Price top shelf, short side, for his team-leading 14th goal, which broke the levee.
  — Brian Murphy, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2017
• Judi Raiken, 76, had stopped by in search of high-heel all-weather boots and fleece leggings.
  — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2019
• The sale includes everything from puffy parkas to fleece pullovers and even comes with free shipping.
  — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2019
• The reaction to the Paul George trade was harsh and nearly unanimous: The Pacers got fleeced.
  — The Si Staff, SI.com, 11 Dec. 2017
• More and more, con artists — some who might not be Muslim — are fleecing the faithful.
  — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2018
• Beanies are often fleece or some type of cotton/polyester mix.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 20 Nov. 2019
• The goal is to safely and properly sanitize the apartment, not fleece you.
  — New York Times, 10 Apr. 2021
• If a doctor fleeces Medicare, the agency can block that person from billing it — a crushing blow.
  — Marshall Allen, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2019
• With their backs almost against the wall, the Patriots got fleeced by the Niners in that midseason blockbuster.
  — Andy Benoit, SI.com, 8 May 2018
• Banking on any GM fleecing someone in a trade is not a good strategy.
  — Sam Mellinger, kansascity.com, 4 July 2017
• There are even tons of great markdowns on apparel, like Patagonia fleece pullovers and shorts.
  — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2020
• At the news, Lady Featherington gives Jack the go-ahead to fleece Colin out of an investment.
  — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2022
• Everyone in the king’s realm should be able to read the Bible in English—if only to see what isn’t in it: popes, monks, counterfeit relics used by priests to fleece the poor.
  — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2020
• Mississippi State’s defense has fallen off the map, but running back Kylin Hill has a chance to fleece the Vols.
  — Christopher Smith, al, 12 Oct. 2019
• The settlement merely means Duke Energy won’t be able to fleece an entire state’s worth of people who have nowhere else to turn.
  — Nick Martin, The New Republic, 26 Jan. 2021
• Somewhere behind a Bloomberg terminal, there’s a dude clutching the lapels of his Patagonia fleece vest.
  — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2019
• Trump has said many countries that export more goods to the United States than they import are fleecing U.S. workers and consumers.
  — Damian Paletta, chicagotribune.com, 3 Sep. 2017
• The cancelled summit was a prudent move to end Kim’s efforts to play the same games that allowed his father and grandfather to fleece the U.S. and its allies.
  — Anthony Ruggiero, Fortune, 25 May 2018
• The scheme fleeced the U.S. Treasury of about $511 million, much of which has not been recovered, prosecutors said.
  — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
• Wrestling was a con man business and fans were viewed by many, albeit certainly not all, promoters and wrestlers as suckers to be fleeced.
  — Todd Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2019
• How to Wear 21 Slides From white sneakers to fleece jackets, practical pieces are ruling fashion right now.
  — Glamour, 15 Mar. 2019
• Those that are shifting their operations to tax havens to fleece U.S. taxpayers would find themselves in a bind.
  — Reihan Salam, Slate Magazine, 27 Apr. 2017
• Velour, chenille and fleece acrylic blankets offer mid-weight warmth and are known for their interesting textures and soft feel.
  — Carla Jordan, ELLE Decor, 10 Nov. 2008
• And the potential liabilities of Casa Nueva Vida — fleeced for years by Duran — was something of a black box.
  — Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Mar. 2023

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024