Thesaurus results for FIBERS

fibers

noun

plural of fiber

as in threads

a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fibers Developed by a team of scientists from the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF), the new filter reportedly traps the fibers shed during everyday laundry. —

Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026 When looked at closely, the muscles of those on GLP-1s appear to be healthier — with less fat infiltration and better, stronger fibers, says cardiologist Ian Neeland at Case Western Reserve University. —

Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 Hidden streaks of fat hiding between and within muscle fibers can signal serious health problems, said Akkaya, the lead author of a new study that analyzed how ultraprocessed food impacts intramuscular fat in people at risk for knee osteoporosis. —

Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 The research team noted that fatty degeneration of the muscle could be clearly seen on MRIs, as streaks of fat replace muscle fibers. —

Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Functional drinks can support gut health with probiotics and prebiotic fibers. —

Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026 This catabolism works directly against muscle improvement goals, compromising both the strength needed for challenging poses and the flexibility that comes from healthy, elastic muscle fibers. —

William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026 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 Natural fibers like cotton, linen, wool, silk, or hemp are better options. —

Hannah Coates, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

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As of early March, South Ocean Boulevard, the oceanfront road that runs past Mar-a-Lago and threads through the most expensive zip code in Florida, has been closed indefinitely between South County Road and Southern Boulevard due to security concerns stemming from the Iran war.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Tan France is launching Honorable Gays alongside comedians Rob Anderson and Eric Sedeño to deliberate the wild Reddit threads.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026