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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
he's a member of the cloth, but that doesn't keep him from enjoying a stiff drink every now and then
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Recent Examples of cloth
Rinse the paste with water and a microfiber cloth; gently rub dry.
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Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Submerge the pot in hot, soapy water and use an old cloth to clean the inside and outside.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Use bedsheets or other cloth to drape over other tender plants.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The wiping cloth sanitizer bucket was measured at 150 ppm quaternary ammonium, proper levels are at 200 ppm.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Submerge the pot in hot, soapy water and use an old cloth to clean the inside and outside.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Use bedsheets or other cloth to drape over other tender plants.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The wiping cloth sanitizer bucket was measured at 150 ppm quaternary ammonium, proper levels are at 200 ppm.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Air drying is the most gentle drying method for fabrics, especially sweaters, and is great for the environment and your utility bill.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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They were seen by the clergy, for example, to be distracted by chocolate, drinking it and gossiping instead of paying attention to mass.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Attempt to add clergy fails Earlier Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee voted 8-3 to defeat a bill that would have added clergy to the list of mandatory reporters.—
Seth Tupper & John Hult,
States Newsroom,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jessika Roswall, commissioner for environment, water resilience and a competitive circular economy, said that although the textile sector is leading in the transition to sustainability, the statistics on waste reveal a need to act.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The China shock took a disproportionate toll on small-scale manufacturing—textiles, toys, furniture—concentrated primarily in the South.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 84-year-old—the mother of the Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie—has been missing since February 1, when her failure to attend church services triggered a wide-ranging and, as the days have worn on, ever more desperate search.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sather encouraged attendees to dress for the weather, as the church plans to lead a candlelit walk through the New Hope neighborhood after honoring the victims of ICE.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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