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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
Grab a paper towel or a clean cloth, and gently dab the spill.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Wipe the area with a clean cloth dipped in plain water.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Beeswax wrap and cloth covers should not be used in the microwave.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Guests receive a reusable cloth tote shopping bag at the beginning of their trip.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Wipe the area with a clean cloth dipped in plain water.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Beeswax wrap and cloth covers should not be used in the microwave.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Guests receive a reusable cloth tote shopping bag at the beginning of their trip.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cloth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloth
Noun
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The best men’s raincoats are fashionable enough to wear with various outfits and made with high-quality fabrics.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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This sleek and modern outdoor chaise cushion features a durable and mildew-resistant fabric, and it’s stuffed with a 100 percent polyester fiberfill that is plush, comfortable, and holds its shape.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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McCall said members of the clergy would begin to patrol the Stillwell station.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Survivors who were abused by people in positions of authority such as clergy, educators and law enforcement — including correctional officers — may be even more reluctant to share their stories.—
Amanda Hernandez,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During the previous twelve months, a wave of attacks had swept through textile factories across central and northern England.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those include steel , aluminum , rare earths, agricultural products, organic chemicals and textile materials.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Community Relations Service employees have quietly intervened with church leaders, community leaders, relatives of victims of violence and city administrators to ward off unrest, lawsuits or boycotts.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Just in the first few months of 2025, Robert Boo’s Pride Center discovered four people in Broward County who had HIV through its free testing at churches, festivals, pharmacies and nightclubs.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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