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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
Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 June 2025
Thread count: Sateen weaves can reach up to a 1,000 thread count.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
Californians For Energy Independence, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
Apologies for injecting myself into this Sox fans thread.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Noun
In fact, several large Reddit threads formed in response to the last Planet Money newsletter on workforce issues in manufacturing.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 June 2025
Thread count: Sateen weaves can reach up to a 1,000 thread count.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
Verb
Whether policymakers can thread that needle will be a defining test in the years ahead.
—Californians For Energy Independence, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
Apologies for injecting myself into this Sox fans thread.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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In the article, Fashion for Good argues that the generalization that cotton is a thirsty crop and claims that one kilogram of cotton fiber consumes 20,000 liters of water is inaccurate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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Generally, fiber is costlier upfront but lasts for decades and supports other technologies, whereas satellites rack up steep maintenance costs through regular replacement launches.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The advisory suggested limiting strenuous activity from early morning to evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and staying out of the sun.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The children were last seen wearing traditional FLDS clothing, ABC4 reported.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The Foundation’s long-term roadmap weaves three strands—education, technology, and policy—into a single braid of change.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The deeper issue is the steady, often unnoticed disruption of noise woven into every part of life, at home, work, and our social environments.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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On Friday, police tape was strung outside the front of the Voice Newspapers’ West North Avenue entrance, which is across the street from the building where Thursday’s blaze broke out.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Recently, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory shared its first images with the world: stunning photographs of spiral galaxies, nebulas, and stars strung across our universe.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The bottles are dipped in an ice bath, then passed through a machine that removes the sediment and reseals them with a cork and wire cage.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until tomatoes burst and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thighs registers 165°F, about 45 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This might happen, for instance, if there is any bacteria on syringe needles inserted into a vial.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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But there are still filaments of herbaceous agave earth to ponder--particularly in the nose of this tequila.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The flare also appears to have destabilized a large magnetic filament located in the sun's southern hemisphere.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Designed to withstand intensive training, Lacoste’s abrasion-resistant piqué fabric is made with Ultra Dry moisture-wicking technology for more breathable wear.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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If your priority is all-day wear and call clarity on a budget, this is the headset to beat.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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