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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
Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
The thoughts were shared in comments replying to a thread posted by user @jenny_nuel1.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Carola Fresno, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Whether the Rangers buy, sell or thread the needle, García could be most vulnerable to a move.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Noun
With an epic vision, these poems address complex themes, dreaming and unraveling threads of history and myth.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
The thoughts were shared in comments replying to a thread posted by user @jenny_nuel1.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Wander ancient valleys still threaded with original Inca trails.
—Carola Fresno, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
Whether the Rangers buy, sell or thread the needle, García could be most vulnerable to a move.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Protein helps with muscle repair and satiety, while fiber supports digestion and keeps you fuller for longer.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Also known as white kidney beans, cannellini beans are a good source of nutrients like protein, fiber, folate, iron and potassium.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cedros Avenue, a popular shopping destination, boasts two-and-a-half blocks of clothing stores, art galleries, cafes and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Well over a half million years after fire came the idea of clothing.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The last time might have been in a regional nightclub in the mid aughts, or weaving through a busy high street.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Aug. 2025
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Now, with just a few months’ notice, staff are dismantling a 30-year program carefully woven into the city’s social safety net.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Best of all, it’s strung with 20 warm LED lights that add a cozy glow across your mantel, staircase, or windowsill.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rather he is accused of stringing his victims along.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Everyone else, and that includes nickel cornerback Mike Hilton, is on shaky footing because of their camp performance, inexperience of the unit, and what might become available on the waiver wire and in free agency.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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In all likelihood, at least one kicker from the other 10 teams will be released or hit the waiver wire leading up to the cut deadline.—
Mike Kaye
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To use, insert the silicone fasteners, and then insert the needle into a layer of fabric.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
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Removing Old Hardware Nash explained that Michaels' recent operation was to remove hardware that was inserted into his lower back over 25 years ago.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Both models share the same extruder, heat bed, acceleration, and filament flow.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Later on, Latimer worked with Thomas Edison and came up with a way to manufacture carbon filament to make lightbulbs mass-produced.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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These sporty-looking split-hem pants can seamlessly transition from travel wear to workwear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some groups may reap more advantages than others from this type of fitness wear.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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