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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
they liked to clothe the twins in identical outfits just to confuse people
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
regulations clothed in obscure terminology
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Recent Examples of clothe
The performance opened with a monologue by the legendary Samuel L. Jackson clad in a patriotic outfit.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2025
As a reminder of the government’s zero tolerance, tough-on-crime policies, photos and videos are often circulated that show scores of inmates, sometimes shirtless and clad only in boxers, bending over with their hands on their shaven heads.
—Annie Correal, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
The hospitality tent is clad in camouflage and adorned with flags from all branches of the military.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Two giant projectors flash clips forecasting bitcoin’s rise into the millions, while a DJ clad in a space helmet directs bass-heavy tracks between the swaying palms.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2025
As a reminder of the government’s zero tolerance, tough-on-crime policies, photos and videos are often circulated that show scores of inmates, sometimes shirtless and clad only in boxers, bending over with their hands on their shaven heads.
—Annie Correal, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
The hospitality tent is clad in camouflage and adorned with flags from all branches of the military.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Two giant projectors flash clips forecasting bitcoin’s rise into the millions, while a DJ clad in a space helmet directs bass-heavy tracks between the swaying palms.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe
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The couple posed around a classic car as Lutes wore a black suit and Lovato dressed in white with hair in dramatic loose curls.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Totally rocking the suburbs from their parent’s garage, the pair — dressed in full studded black leather outfits, teased hair and goth-y makeup — try to shred only to realize their hair whipping is causing a very uncool side effect.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Damage was sustained to four city garbage trucks and four businesses, including a Brooks Brothers store and a Chase Bank, the department said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The cast and crew who assembled in the castle were subsequently said to have been totally accepting of the ghost of Lady Sophie, who haunts Amhuinnsuidhe.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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But despite enjoying a typical post-election honeymoon, many of those surveyed expressed concern that Trump wasn’t doing enough to lower consumer prices, and solid majorities oppose his plans to place tariffs on Mexico, Canada and Europe.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
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These 8 kid-friendly hotels come pretty close The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.FamilyVacationist.com andTourScoop.com are owned and operated by Vacationist Media LLC.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Reliance Retail has about 12,000 stores across India and sells everything from smartphones to groceries to apparel through various eponymous brands, including Reliance Fresh, Reliance Digital and Reliance Trends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
11 Aug. 2021
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The rapper has partnered with an unusually diverse array of brands to churn out everything from food to apparel to toys and more.—
Kim Bhasin,
Bloomberg.com,
8 Oct. 2020
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Animals puts Yeun back in business with not just Netflix but with Artists Equity as the actor stars with Affleck and Damon in RIP, an upcoming crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the final, Johns & Waters put an end to the Alshon & Black freight train, but not without some solid pickleball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Image While costuming the Arabian army, Ms. Dalton immersed herself in research, spending months in the desert with tribes and making sure that her designs — including the above sketch of Mr. O’Toole’s robe — reflected the slightest color changes among different groups.—
Ash Wu,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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Bathed in emerald or fuchsia light, costumed by Molly Irelan in a short dress, fishnet stockings, and clunky boots, Weilerstein shared the stage with Seth Reiser’s sets, an arrangement of slabs like so many sawn-up doors.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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Javi Avalos, a representative of the Scott County Historical Society, articulated the challenges in an email to staff and stakeholders.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Broken English was a revelation to many, a scorching horror show articulated by a woman whose very voice told her story.—
Bill Wyman,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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But a pair of recent studies makes clear that this is phrased wrong.—
Lee Hamilton,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Hamas takes great pride in its support among Palestinians—currently at between a third and two-thirds, depending on the moment, the alternatives and how the question is phrased.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothe. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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