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as in clothes
covering for the human body
those are some pretty fancy duds you're wearing
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as in things
transportable items that one owns
you have one hour to pack up your duds and clear out of here
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Recent Examples of duds
Much like the stock market as a whole, a successful investment portfolio typically has exceptional stocks that more than overcome the subpar returns of the duds.
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Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Perhaps the biggest duds of this campaign season have been San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
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Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
But against Oklahoma City in the West finals, Randle had two massive duds in the only two non-blowouts in the series.
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Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
After going home, the man scratched a couple of the tickets that proved to be duds, officials added.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.
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Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Too often the Dolphins had to trade away resources to draft positions of need, and often ended up with duds like Liam Eichenberg doing so.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
While embracing familiar tropes, They Cloned Tyrone weaves an original story that stands out as a diamond in the thick of many Netflix duds.
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
Here are details on the most luscious, addictive cinnamon crunch cereals and the duds that will leave you reaching for the cinnamon shaker to add more flavor.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Perhaps the biggest duds of this campaign season have been San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
But against Oklahoma City in the West finals, Randle had two massive duds in the only two non-blowouts in the series.
—
Marcus Thompson Ii,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
After going home, the man scratched a couple of the tickets that proved to be duds, officials added.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
At the busy lobby bar, those attending the function are easily distinguishable by their tuxedos and ball gowns from hotel guests in their Saturday-night duds.
—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Too often the Dolphins had to trade away resources to draft positions of need, and often ended up with duds like Liam Eichenberg doing so.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
While embracing familiar tropes, They Cloned Tyrone weaves an original story that stands out as a diamond in the thick of many Netflix duds.
—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
Here are details on the most luscious, addictive cinnamon crunch cereals and the duds that will leave you reaching for the cinnamon shaker to add more flavor.
—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duds
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Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.
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The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
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But this year, according to a dress code reviewed by The Athletic, women have been told that strapless, off-the-shoulder and spaghetti-strap attire is not permitted, with illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate wear for both men and women.
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Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire.
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
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Footwear is really the only requirement to wear a caftan dress, so feel free to pull out your summertime hits like strappy sandals.
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Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
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Understand insurance coverage and document belongings If your home is damaged during a hurricane, dealing with insurance can be a pain.
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Fox News Digital previously reported that cruise lines have also been dealing with a similar battle over poolside loungers, as passengers use towels, bags and other belongings to reserve chairs for hours without actually using them.
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During the pandemic, the company started supplying medical apparel to hospitals and schools, and the business took off, with revenue doubling in 2020, Beig said.
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In similar cases, plaintiffs in Cambodia, Pakistan, the Philippines and elsewhere in Indonesia are taking other major European firms — like the apparel company Adidas and energy giant Shell — to court.
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Mogbo grabbed the rebound, setting up Sacramento’s final possession.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
Cite this Entry
“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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