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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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Duvall was a master of subtlety as an Irishman among Italians, rarely at the center of a scene, but often listening and advising in the background, an irreplaceable thread through the saga of the Corleone crime family.
—Bob Thomas The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, look for screws that feature even threading, a smooth coating, and are a little bit heavier in weight.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Duvall was a master of subtlety as an Irishman among Italians, rarely at the center of a scene, but often listening and advising in the background, an irreplaceable thread through the saga of the Corleone crime family.
—Bob Thomas The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
There are some extra features too, such as removable LED strips that can be threaded through the fabric for a cozier atmosphere.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, look for screws that feature even threading, a smooth coating, and are a little bit heavier in weight.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Prebiotics are found in fiber-rich foods like apples, bananas, carrots, flax seed, garlic, oats and sweet potatoes, according to the Mayo Clinic Health System.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In response to the news, Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director of the environmental nonprofit Canopy, highlighted the future- and forest-forward gains to be made for brands and fiber producers avoiding timber inputs.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film).—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And the desk chairs weave a story of Nevis, adorned with nods to its lush flora and playful green vervet monkeys, the iconic ambassadors of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The plot weaves together elements of romance, family drama and feminist struggle against the backdrop of a space walk gone terribly awry.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the Duluth Curling Club is an OG, getting its unofficial start in 1891 when members strung a tent between two retaining walls downtown.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mystical men laid white sheets and a bright pink blanket and pillows inside a gold palanquin and strung it with marigolds and white jasmine flowers.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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Heated electric sinus masks are typically controlled via a remote, which is attached to the heated electric sinus mask by wire.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Since 2019, the company has installed more than 6,800 miles of the insulated wires.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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It can be inserted into a slot machine or enable a person to get chips for a table game.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bake until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Most of the robot’s structural components were produced using 3D printing with PLA filament.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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But unlike a space blanket, this material is breathable, thanks to air pockets between the filaments.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Designers caution against using these materials in high-traffic living areas, where wear becomes quickly visible.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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From updating your wardrobe with some Western wear to finding the best barbecue, add these activities to your Dallas to-do list.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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