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Recent Examples of fibers
Using tools only of stone, bone, and shell, Islanders made wooden spears and clubs, and canoes built from planks stitched together with plant fibers and fitted with outriggers.
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Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Never Wash Items Contaminated With Flammable Substances Lo Choe, licensed contractor and owner of Aura Fire Safety, cautioned against putting anything saturated with gasoline or other flammables into a washing machine because residue can remain in fibers and create a serious safety hazard.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Protein fibers have a natural softness and higher breathability than polycarbonates.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The fibers withstood more than 10,000 cycles of bending and abrasion, stretched up to 30%, were easily twisted, and survived being washed 100 times.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
In this intricate design, the strands of hair are woven together with natural fibers into a cartwheel on each side of the head, symbolizing their transition to adulthood and a mark of cultural identity.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The combination of natural fibers, elevated textures and tonal depth resonates with Orta’s clients, according to Sinem Kahveci, Orta marketing specialist.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Grouping delicate fabrics with heavy items or friction-causing fibers like those of towels can increase wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
These are filled with hypoallergenic gel fibers that keep them feeling chilly against the skin.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Never Wash Items Contaminated With Flammable Substances Lo Choe, licensed contractor and owner of Aura Fire Safety, cautioned against putting anything saturated with gasoline or other flammables into a washing machine because residue can remain in fibers and create a serious safety hazard.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Protein fibers have a natural softness and higher breathability than polycarbonates.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The fibers withstood more than 10,000 cycles of bending and abrasion, stretched up to 30%, were easily twisted, and survived being washed 100 times.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
In this intricate design, the strands of hair are woven together with natural fibers into a cartwheel on each side of the head, symbolizing their transition to adulthood and a mark of cultural identity.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The combination of natural fibers, elevated textures and tonal depth resonates with Orta’s clients, according to Sinem Kahveci, Orta marketing specialist.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Grouping delicate fabrics with heavy items or friction-causing fibers like those of towels can increase wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
These are filled with hypoallergenic gel fibers that keep them feeling chilly against the skin.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fibers
Noun
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Look for threads with questions that haven’t been answered, attachments awaiting updates or decisions that require alignment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When the shooting happened, the videos quickly moved from individual smartphones to Reddit threads, YouTube channels and social media feeds.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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State audits in 2025 of PG&E substations in the Bay Area that found problems including missing fire extinguishers, oil leaks, non-functional cooling fans, loose wires, holes where bolts should be, and birds nesting in electrical equipment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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To limit the number of stray wires on your desk, this lamp includes ports for both USB and USB-C charging cables.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Within the image, thick clouds of cold hydrogen gas arrange themselves into ridges and wispy filaments.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite these traits, scientists don’t fully understand how all the minuscule filaments of plastic get into our environment.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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