as in clothes
covering for the human body
the girls showed up at the prom wearing their most elegant rags
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as in scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
several readers called in to rag the editor for his paper's repeated grammatical lapses
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rags
Noun
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The tariffs will have an impact on just about everyone, from farmers unable to sell to China, to higher prices at home for everything from toys and clothing to high-tech electronics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025 -
Today, the biggest trees stand 10 feet tall, with thorns high enough to snag clothing.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just reference these outfits any time wearing dresses with sandals starts to feel stale.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of which, the pregnant mother wore a black strapless dress with a large long bow on the front and a side part bun for her maternity shoot.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Rags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rags. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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