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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
Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Picking up on these threads, the third week’s installments show that even when the current is pulling too strongly, there’s still a choice to make.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Loosen Air Duct Debris Carefully thread the cleaning brush and extension pole into the duct, following the direction of the air duct until only about 1 foot of the extension pole remains outside the duct.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Noun
And maybe that makes an important common thread between MU’s narrow losses and this one.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Picking up on these threads, the third week’s installments show that even when the current is pulling too strongly, there’s still a choice to make.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
That emotional impact is inseparable from the animation, threaded with light and shadow, underscoring how tightly songs and visuals are now bound together.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Loosen Air Duct Debris Carefully thread the cleaning brush and extension pole into the duct, following the direction of the air duct until only about 1 foot of the extension pole remains outside the duct.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Cheese—when consumed in moderation—can be a safe component of a balanced diet that’s rich in whole foods like vegetables, fiber, lean proteins, and healthy fats.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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All oats contain a special type of fiber called beta-glucan, which may aid digestion.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An hour later, for its first concert since the fires, parishioners sat in awe as Grammy Award winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers weaved her bow across her violin, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach echoing through the church.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Culturally, 2026 is the year cannabis truly weaves into everyday life.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The half-mile-long slackline was strung across Telegraph Canyon, a recreational area located near Superior, Arizona, about 60 miles east of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert.—
Outside,
Outside,
5 Jan. 2026
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Recreational slacklining can refer to balancing atop or doing tricks on a narrow webbing that is strung between two points, such as trees, according to the International Slackline Association.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After a multi-agency search, a police dog handler found her naked body concealed under palm fronds at a sports ground just beyond a wire fence near the caravan park — six days after she was last seen, the newspaper reported.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The woman had catheters inserted in her about 30 times over the years, but never had an experience like the one with Miller, the prosecutor said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The clerks inserted memory sticks from the tabulators with results from their local election into the laptop and a program transmitted them to the county through a dedicated, secured network.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Woven fabrics generally shed less than knits, warp knits are less flaky than weft knits, and filament yarns have better structural integrity than their staple counterparts, though this drawback can be remedied with longer lengths and stronger twists.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dark filaments of interstellar dust thread through the nebula scene, can be seen blocking the light of the nebula clouds beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This pair from Amazon is lightweight enough for all-day wear, features an elastic drawcord for a personalized fit, and even includes two zip pockets to securely store important travel documents.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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