threaded

Definition of threadednext
past tense of thread
1
as in interspersed
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 strung
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 threaded Joaquin Niemann once threaded a running shot through two bunkers. ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 The scale continues outside with multiple infinity pools, landscaped grounds threaded with private walking trails, and parking for more than 50 cars, plus a 10-car garage. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026 Reading is not scheduled so much as threaded throughout the day. Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 Ancient lava fields can be seen as dark lunar maria marring the silvery lunar surface, which themselves are threaded with bright streaks of reflective debris strewn across the surface by violent asteroid strikes. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Two minutes later, the star Colombian midfielder threaded a through ball to Anthony Markanich, but the Loons’ left back chipped the ball over the net. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 But another penalty led to the equalizer, when UMD’s Hunter Anderson got threaded a cross-ice pass for a wide-open look and wristed a goal to the top right shelf. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026 The first two entries in Denis Villeneuve‘s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic threaded an increasingly rare needle between critical acclaim and box office success. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026 Inspired by Isaac’s small trove of treasures—and perhaps their own collecting instincts—Knorr and Coleman threaded a squirrel motif quietly throughout the home, with acorn details appearing in several rooms. Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
  • These annuals are easy to start from seed and can be interspersed throughout the garden or placed in containers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Blanked over the previous 14 innings, the Guardians finally strung some hits together in the sixth and tied it 3 on RBIs from Kayfus, DeLauter and Arias.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • In other words, the oil and gas industry doesn’t require massive power lines strung across the state to continue thriving, Bennett said.
    Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Biohazard waste containers are effective at keeping these items relatively inaccessible once they’re inserted until they’re emptied or disposed of appropriately.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
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  • In this technique, plants are suspended in air with a spray of water mixed with minerals applied to their roots every few seconds.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Officials contacted Maywood's water reclamation because chemicals in the building may have mixed with the water and entered the sewage.
    CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • Thursday’s fourth-quarter point total eclipsed his points scored in the Knicks’ past three games combined (14).
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Before Friday, Dennis, along with Claire McKeever and Ady Fincanon, had combined for 36 home runs.
    Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The cheese is salted and aged, with the temperature and humidity closely monitored throughout the process.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Kennard weaved through the lane to deposit a layup on a fast-break opportunity to knot the score at 42-all in the second quarter.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
  • On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Threaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threaded. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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