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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
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.
—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
The long foretold unveiling of the new Dirty Bird duds happens sometime Thursday.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Though many commercial duds are also undeniably great films, sometimes the numbers reveal hard truths.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometimes things are too good to be true or simply don't work, but there are nuggets of gold among the duds.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
This latest stretch all came on the heels of following up one of the best wins — not just of the season, but statistically in franchise history — in Oklahoma City with that pair of duds at home against Toronto and Indiana.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
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
The long foretold unveiling of the new Dirty Bird duds happens sometime Thursday.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Though many commercial duds are also undeniably great films, sometimes the numbers reveal hard truths.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometimes things are too good to be true or simply don't work, but there are nuggets of gold among the duds.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
This latest stretch all came on the heels of following up one of the best wins — not just of the season, but statistically in franchise history — in Oklahoma City with that pair of duds at home against Toronto and Indiana.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duds
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Browse the traditional and contemporary clothing, learn about their relevance, and seize the chance to inspect them closely.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Regularly washing produce, cleaning household dust, and choosing natural fibers like cotton, wool, and linen over synthetic clothing can further minimize exposure.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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To hell with all that superstitious stuff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead of a usual tuxedo, the attire consists of a black tail coat, a waistcoat and a white bow tie.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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As for Tom’s surprise appearance at the country music festival, the actor kept his attire casual, opting for blue jeans, a tan jacket and a hat.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Too, softside luggage can’t protect your belongings from being crushed by the weight of other bags that get stacked on top, says Bacha.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beginning this week, there's going to be more of a focus on attracting gifts, money and possessions, Taurus.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Foligno, who threw his body around all game, found himself near the crease on a Wild possession and was in the right spot as Nico Sturm threw a puck at the net.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The dress was Christian Dior haute couture, according to White House press pool reporting.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress was paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted to Queen Victoria and then passed to Queen Mary, the BBC reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The couple, clad in Padres gear, took in Sunday’s 12-7 come-from-ahead loss from a suite above the field.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shane Gillis and Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty are decked out in their Flyers gear ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Philadelphia on April 22.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Duds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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