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as in fabric
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) cotton canvas was the cloth traditionally used for a ship's sails

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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. 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
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Noun
  • The fit usually depends on what material they’re made out of, but most modern rain jackets use more breathable fabrics that are effective and comfortable in rainy weather.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • 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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  • McCall said members of the clergy would begin to patrol the Stillwell station.
    Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
  • 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
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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
  • Those include steel , aluminum , rare earths, agricultural products, organic chemicals and textile materials.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • The company partners with senior living centers, churches, and insurance providers to offer on-site classes, giving accessibility to those who may not have the resources or mobility to visit a gym.
    USA Today, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The latter featured Delroy Lindo in an astonishing Broadway performance as a man battling the internalized power and anguish of the blues and the church.
    Armond White, National Review, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Cloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloth. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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