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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Recent Examples of clad
Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
More scantily clad men appeared on romance book covers to appeal to female readers, and the stories centered on more female protagonists who had full, complex lives outside of their romantic relationships.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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Verb
The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Watch on Deadline Bridges, who is the hacker and original video game character Kevin Flynn, appears as something of an apparition at the end in white clad robes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2024
More scantily clad men appeared on romance book covers to appeal to female readers, and the stories centered on more female protagonists who had full, complex lives outside of their romantic relationships.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and greeted the world.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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Photo : David Fitzgerald A circular foyer clad in hexagonal tile introduces the home.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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What’s more, the cream lids are topped with a star encased in clear acrylic.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 May 2025
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Music is now widely made much in the manner that it is consumed: by people who are alone, encased in their headphones.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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In other red carpet appearances, she’s opted for boudoir-ready Rodarte gowns, and walked and performed for Harris Reed’s fall 2025 show in a dramatic hooded and sheer gown, sheathed only by a sculptural upper bodice.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
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To suit a Southern summer, the ceiling has radiant barrier sheathing to keep the coop cooler.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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What does dressing in motherhood look like for multi-hyphenate Halle Bailey?—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Minutes later, a man dressed in red and white robes emerged.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Unsurprisingly, these comments raised the ire of conservatives, especially in the U.S., where they were seen not only as an attack on capitalism but a veiled criticism of Washington.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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After entering office, Trump revoked James’s security clearance in a veiled retaliation for the criminal case against him.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Clad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clad. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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