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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
And for the jersey-clad among them, leaving the country on the heels of their favorite teams’ World Cup exits, what that suitcase beholds is worth stopping for.
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Noah White,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
The more voguish looks accessorized the A-list and artist attendees clad in avant-garde garments, adding texture on top.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
At a San Jose court hearing Monday where Garcia Torres was in attendance clad in a black pinstriped suit and white collared shirt, his case was assigned to Judge Brian Buckelew.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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Noah White,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
The more voguish looks accessorized the A-list and artist attendees clad in avant-garde garments, adding texture on top.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
At a San Jose court hearing Monday where Garcia Torres was in attendance clad in a black pinstriped suit and white collared shirt, his case was assigned to Judge Brian Buckelew.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clothe
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Style yours casually for daytime, then dress it up for fancy dinners.
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Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
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Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.
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In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
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Cole Haan is turning its sights to apparel.
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On top of everyday savings, the warehouse club also offers members additional monthly savings on top products—everything from grocery items to apparel.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
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Indeed, Green throws off a kind of 1970s Wonder Woman vibe at times, especially given how she is costumed by Theresa Ham, and that adds to the fun.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs.
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In London, Lexi Minetree attended a special screening of Elle wearing an archival Stella McCartney gown in Elle Woods' signature shade of pink.
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And articulate that, because otherwise that divide can be a huge enemy of corporate productivity.
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His opponent, Stephanie Ruskay, struggled to articulate a clear rationale for her candidacy — one week running as a mom, the next as a rabbi.
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“Clothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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