clothe
verb (used with object)
to dress; attire.
is clothing
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present progressiveof clothe (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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So is clothing, furniture and just about everything else.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“What will not qualify is clothing or household items. The deduction is not available for gifts to donor-advised funds, private grant foundations and supporting organizations.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026
“But to me, this is clothing nakedly private interests in highfalutin’ constitutional arguments.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
One passion is clothing design, and thanks to her sponsorship with Seattle-based Outdoor Research, she’s had the opportunity to dabble in the field.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2021
When is clothing a necessity and when a luxury?
From Community Civics and Rural Life by Arthur William Dunn
