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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
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Their rituals help foster a sense of generational threads—the idea that death isn’t the end.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Our job is to thread the needle.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
But a common thread runs through the deals.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Their rituals help foster a sense of generational threads—the idea that death isn’t the end.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Unprincipled and bizarre candidates could now thread a path to victory in ruby-red districts.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Our job is to thread the needle.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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The new lantern instead matches the modal capacity of the lasers and the fiber.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Add Greek yogurt for extra protein, chia seeds for fiber, or a few chocolate chips because kids will be more excited about a jar with chocolate chips than a bowl of cereal.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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His regular customers did not mention anything — not a surprise from clientele who know not to share classified information — but Esparza has been around long enough to sense that the Marines who were coming in to replace gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing were preparing to ship out.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Global textile production now exceeds 120 million metric tons annually, yet less than 1 percent of clothing is recycled back into new fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The story weaves between 14th-century Italy and modern-day, exploring themes of love, divinity, and obsession.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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We were passed by four out-of-control Harley bikers going 80-90 mph, weaving in and out of steadily moving traffic, while illegally passing cars on the right shoulder for miles.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, he’s been working part time at the front desk of a local tennis center and stringing rackets on the side, trying somehow to support his family of five on $15 an hour without health insurance.—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, he's been working part-time at the front desk of a local tennis center and stringing rackets on the side, trying somehow to support his family of five on $15 an hour without health insurance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The scammers requested payment for fees associated with permit applications, and asked the recipients to transfer the payment by wire.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Seeking copper wire, preparing a poultice, pouring a bath — these turn passivity into agency.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He was lifted from the game without recording an out, only to get re-inserted in the second inning to complete two scoreless innings.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Toray Industries Japanese chemical giant Toray Industries has introduced a new ultra-fine polyester filament designed to replicate the visual depth and texture of luxury natural fibers whilst maintaining the durability and care properties of synthetics.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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There dense clouds of dust and spindly filaments of cold molecular gas, the basic matter from which stars form, encircle the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leather sneakers like this on-sale pair up the fashion ante and are durable enough to guarantee multi-season wear.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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This one is comfortable for all-day wear, easy to dress up or down, and, most importantly, has pockets.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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