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as in clothing
threads plural
covering for the human body
a number of people at the prom complimented me on my "nice threads"
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as in to weave
to scatter or set here and there among other things
this history book threads excerpts from the diaries of pioneer women into its account of the settlement of the West
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as in to string
to put together into a series by means of or as if by means of a thread
the reporter threaded his newspaper articles about the basketball team into a book that was essentially a chronicle of their championship season
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Recent Examples of thread
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The Cloud is crafted for a cooler natural comforter experience—courtesy of the 300-thread-count sateen lyocell weave (eucalyptus fibers).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Medication can help but the main treatment is ablation, when doctors thread catheters to the heart to burn misfiring tissue.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Blending humor with emotional depth, the story explores grief, identity and the invisible threads that bind people together.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The Cloud is crafted for a cooler natural comforter experience—courtesy of the 300-thread-count sateen lyocell weave (eucalyptus fibers).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
This amounts to threading the needle, though.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Medication can help but the main treatment is ablation, when doctors thread catheters to the heart to burn misfiring tissue.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lint-free towels measure 16 by 26 inches and promise to dry without leaving behind remnants of fabric fibers, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are some of the examples of the feedback a new crop of artificial intelligence apps might give a prospective customer trying on clothing ahead of a purchase, and in the process, reduce the chances of a product being returned to a store.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Police recently clarified she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe, updating an earlier description of different clothing.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 20-track LP serves as equal parts music and cinema in which Crockett weaves a tale of McLane as a cattle rustler on the run from the law who — eventually — gets his redemption.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Blanked over the previous 14 innings, the Guardians finally strung some hits together in the sixth and tied it 3 on RBIs from Kayfus, DeLauter and Arias.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Story, who is now 0 for his last 13, said the offense needs to do a better job stringing quality at-bats together.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Deputies said more than a half-mile of copper wire, 2,800 feet, was stolen during the thefts.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nyuyen’s compound was surrounded by a 12-ft wall of barbed wire and guard posts.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Biohazard waste containers are effective at keeping these items relatively inaccessible once they’re inserted until they’re emptied or disposed of appropriately.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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We are not bound from birth to death by a soul or immortal filament.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their vegan formulas boast a wear time of up to 10 days and feature a wide brush for an easier application experience.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Before dropping off donations, make sure each item shows only normal wear.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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