- present tense form of clothe (3rd person singular).
clothes
Example Sentences
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In a 2020 UK study, 51% of employers admitted turning down a candidate because of the way they looked, with managers indicating they had been influenced by scruffy clothes or poorly dyed hair.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Weger says her apartment reflects the way she dresses, with layers of art, vintage clothes and accessories, each with its own story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mottet so far has received a $10 gift card in exchange for posts including videos of her trying on new clothes in a Target changing room and a roundup of her weekly Target shop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
"My husband and I left with all that we could grab -- our important documents and some clothes."
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Then he grabbed a change of clothes from his bag, tossed them in his backpack.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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