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verb

Definition of cladnext
as in to clothe
to cover with something that protects if the vehicles are not clad in armor, they will remain vulnerable to roadside bombs

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clad

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adjective

as in dressed

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Recent Examples of clad
Verb
Today it can be seen cladding a Qantas 787 Dreamliner in giant red webs and white spots. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026 On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The woman in the photo was scantily clad, with tattoos in the same places as MG. — Ej Dickson, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026 Under the guard of balaclava-wearing clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a news conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen. — ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clad
  1. clothe
  2. dressed
  3. sheathe
  4. clothed
  5. encase
  6. attired
  7. dress
  8. suited
Verb
  • For Thacker, surfaces are repositories of memory and emotion; in the bathrooms, the walls have been entirely clad in tiles inspired by her son’s childhood drawings.
    — Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The 37-year-old, clad in a white tank top, loose gray sweatpants and white gym socks, looks back on the years that went into building the home to her liking.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothe
Adjective
  • The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker is the kind of bistro that perfectly captures the casual LA vibe while Cavatina is a more dressed up affair and perfect for date night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Between her personal chaos and that within the group, things got so bad that even getting dressed couldn’t improve her mood.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dressed
Verb
  • The primary bathroom is of particular note, featuring a marble freestanding tub and shower sheathed in swirling blue and white marble.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Each piece of chicken is sheathed in a strip of pale, slack, slippery skin.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheathe
Adjective
  • The rest of the slideshow included four (clothed) mirror selfies and a close-up shot of a butter yellow sink.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That is, until one of the semi-clothed workmen and his thick muscles catch her eye.
    — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
Definition of clothed
Verb
  • The pointed-toe pumps feature a square crystal buckle encased in a gunmetal frame.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Chiuri’s runway was encased by a reflective glass structure, which some observers presumed was a device to prevent protester interventions.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of encase
Adjective
  • The passionate and boisterous Argentina fans greatly outnumbered the green-and-white-attired Algerian faithful.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • Jackson — only 26, and not yet an ordained minister — was dressed informally, in a loose jacket and a hip collarless pullover that distinguished him from the dark-suited, pulpit-ready King and King's conservatively attired associates.
    — John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of attired
Verb
  • Everybody was dressed so sophisticated, and I was dressed in a Cinderella gown.
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is still only in her 20s, but the Oscar-winning actress prefers a sophisticated and timeless style of dressing over trends.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Adjective
  • Investors can use this list as a starting point — along with referrals — to find an expert who is well-suited for their family's needs.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Spanish royal is known for her suited style, wearing pieces by such designers as Carolina Herrera, Bleis and Hugo Boss, among others.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of suited

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“Clad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clad. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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