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towels

noun

plural of towel

as in napkins

a piece of cloth used for drying things She dried her hair with a towel. Here's a towel to wipe up the spill.

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Recent Examples of towels Many came prepared with fans, cooling towels and plenty of water as temperatures climbed. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026 Let the blueberries sit for about five minutes, allowing the towels to absorb excess moisture. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Complimentary beach chairs and towels are available down by the sand, and beach fire set-ups with s’mores and kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available over the summer. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Too much fabric softener can reduce the absorption or moisture-wicking factors of bath towels and athletic wear. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Coastal-meets-countryside, meaning the brand’s online shelves are well-stocked with pleated shirtdresses, flowing peasant tops, and striped mesh tote bags for housing towels and your newest beach read. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 On Tuesday the team—which includes nine specialists across medicine, performance and psychology—could have an array of ice bags, cold towels, freezing vests and even cooling overshoes at their disposal. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 Fox News Digital previously reported that cruise lines have also been dealing with a similar battle over poolside loungers, as passengers use towels, bags and other belongings to reserve chairs for hours without actually using them. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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handkerchiefs

Noun

It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.

— Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

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