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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
Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
This suffering shares a dangerous thread: the normalization of cruelty as policy.
—Tom Debley, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Joanne Frederick, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2025
The Padres threaded the needle between letting the game come to them and taking it to their opponent in yesterday’s seventh inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Noun
The viral TikTok video of the incident, while gaining traction elsewhere, only added to the frustration expressed by those in the thread.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
This suffering shares a dangerous thread: the normalization of cruelty as policy.
—Tom Debley, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Verb
The governor, with obvious presidential aspirations, can thread the needle and balance the need for economic growth and the protection of Maryland’s land.
—Joanne Frederick, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2025
The Padres threaded the needle between letting the game come to them and taking it to their opponent in yesterday’s seventh inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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In the article, Fashion for Good argues that the generalization that cotton is a thirsty crop and claims that one kilogram of cotton fiber consumes 20,000 liters of water is inaccurate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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One medium-sized banana contains 0.7 grams of prebiotic fiber and 3 grams of total fiber.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The advisory suggested limiting strenuous activity from early morning to evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and staying out of the sun.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The children were last seen wearing traditional FLDS clothing, ABC4 reported.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The parade weaves through the historic downtown, bringing together antique cars, floats, and locals looking to show off their red, white, and blue.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Ah Loo’s vibrant work weaves traditional Pacific Island attire with modern silhouettes and design.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Ah Loo strung individual white dovetail shells into a cape-like shape reminiscent of Hawaiian ʻahu ʻula — a feather cloak worn by ancient Hawaiian royalty, according to Vogue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Maitre, with Brother Benno’s, said having the app instantly tell you that nothing’s available was nonetheless better than stringing people along for hours or days.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Can't see Chism making it through the waiver wire given how heavily he was recruited as an UDFA.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The incident Johnson attributed the incident to copper wire thieves — who were looking for copper in a place where there was none.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Then, in 2020, with Adams freshly inserted as general manager, the Sabres signed Reinhart to a one-year contract that walked him to free agency.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Once inserted into an arm, the sensor allows the wearer to monitor their blood-sugar levels on a phone app for $80 to $184 a month.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
Noun
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But there are still filaments of herbaceous agave earth to ponder--particularly in the nose of this tequila.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The flare also appears to have destabilized a large magnetic filament located in the sun's southern hemisphere.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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With run-time data on equipment usage and wear, manufacturers can optimize service schedules, minimize unexpected downtime and extend product lifespans.—
Sean O'Neill,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The Amazon blouse is especially primed for wear in warm weather thanks to its cotton-blend fabric, designed to keep you cool and comfy.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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