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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Plant life, shea butter, black soap and recurring imagery thread his work over the decades.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Benning redeemed himself minutes later, threading a blue-line blast through traffic on a late-period power play to tie the game at 2-2, reawakening the Charlotte crowd and shifting momentum back to the home team.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
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Noun
For the collection, Crystal finished garments with 100 percent cotton threads, removable shank buttons and compostable packaging to promote recycling.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Plant life, shea butter, black soap and recurring imagery thread his work over the decades.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Verb
These conundrums thread throughout an album trying to create some distance between the singer and the swashbuckling mind-set of 2023’s One Thing at a Time, where 35 of 36 songs touched on drinking.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Benning redeemed himself minutes later, threading a blue-line blast through traffic on a late-period power play to tie the game at 2-2, reawakening the Charlotte crowd and shifting momentum back to the home team.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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There’s too much salt, sugar and bad fat; not enough fiber; and too many additives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Wash Smarter Cold water washing reduces fiber shedding by up to 30% compared to hot water and liquid detergents are gentler than powders, reducing friction and fiber loss.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The attacker wore dark clothing, a dark-colored baseball cap with an LA Dodgers logo and a backpack.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Stay cool with clothing: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Stone cut and wove plastic mats, industrial carpeting, and everyday fabrics into strange yet hypnotic composites for the floors and walls.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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In weaving together these stories, Cuffy explores the varying shapes that grief, belief, and belonging can take.—Erin McMullen Buy Now: O Sinners!—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The momentum was beginning to turn and seven minutes later Sunderland strung a series of passes together that scythed through the Sheffield United midfield, allowing Mayenda to find the back of the net.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Building new power plants or stringing miles of new transmission lines doesn’t happen overnight, so utilities are scrambling to do more with less.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Allow to cool completely on wire rack to room temperature.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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This pendant light is steel-forged and includes a sloped-ceiling adaptor and a down rod to disguise unsightly wires.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Verb
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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That material starts out as a filament which is heated to the melting point, then extruded out of a print nozzle to build up the robot's body in successive layers.—
Ben Coxworth
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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Now, researchers have developed a building material made of mycelium—the tubular, branching filaments found in most fungi—and bacteria cells.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These look similar to traditional penny loafers, but have a rubber outsole designed to offer enhanced support for all-day wear.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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For those who appreciate romance, a fluid maxi or strapless number will get plenty of wear.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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