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 Dryer sheets reduce static cling and coat fibers for smoother, softer fabric. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 For optimum warmth and comfort, opt for thicker ski socks made of merino wool or synthetic fibers. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 The Swedish textile recycler and the Finnish material innovator worked together to turn castoff clothing into new fibers back when Circulose was known as Renewcell and under its pre-bankruptcy management. —

Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026 That is in part, experts say, because newer, synthetic materials are less likely to bleed than the natural fibers that made up most of our clothes in the past. —

The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 The hair, the fibers, the other kinds of trace evidence. —

Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Natural fibers are an unconventional choice in this day and age, but Amundsen has closed the gap between natural fibers and high performance for a look that’s subtle in both appearance and sound. —

Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 Made with durable natural fibers, this 18-inch-by-30-inch, skid-resistant doormat features a cheery floral design and a welcome message. —

Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 The fibers in shirts and jackets will further smudge the glass. —

Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026

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Wednesday’s hearing, which will mark Walz’s and Ellison’s first official appearances in the federal probe into the fraud scandal, is expected to focus on similar threads.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The main packbag uses a 210-denier nylon reinforced with superstrong threads of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

— Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026