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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
That emotional impact is inseparable from the animation, threaded with light and shadow, underscoring how tightly songs and visuals are now bound together.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Mikael Granlund threaded a pass from the right circle to set up Merzlikins, and also scored.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The Grammy-winning artist closed out MDLBeast Soundstorm 2025 in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday morning in a neon pink ensemble that threaded Indian craft traditions through a silhouette designed specifically for the occasion’s cultural context.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 11 images Needles for sewing together seemingly disparate RV categories continue to be threaded.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Whether your choice of festive romance is a spicy romp in the holly and the ivy, or mistletoe kisses in a winter wonderland, there is something to suit every taste, and threaded through them all like a string of fairy lights there is love.
—Jenny Bayliss, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Six plays after that, Behrendsen threaded a 6-yard TD pass to junior Leo Lukosky.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Grass heads look stately when displayed in bundles in a vase, but they can also be used to create a unique wreath or garland, or threaded in among your Christmas tree branches for a bit of movement and color.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Dessner threaded the needle well, reflecting the deep, wordless contemplation Grainier often displays on his face, as well as his warmth.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Mikael Granlund threaded a pass from the right circle to set up Merzlikins, and also scored.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The Grammy-winning artist closed out MDLBeast Soundstorm 2025 in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday morning in a neon pink ensemble that threaded Indian craft traditions through a silhouette designed specifically for the occasion’s cultural context.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
View gallery - 11 images Needles for sewing together seemingly disparate RV categories continue to be threaded.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Whether your choice of festive romance is a spicy romp in the holly and the ivy, or mistletoe kisses in a winter wonderland, there is something to suit every taste, and threaded through them all like a string of fairy lights there is love.
—Jenny Bayliss, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Six plays after that, Behrendsen threaded a 6-yard TD pass to junior Leo Lukosky.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Grass heads look stately when displayed in bundles in a vase, but they can also be used to create a unique wreath or garland, or threaded in among your Christmas tree branches for a bit of movement and color.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Dessner threaded the needle well, reflecting the deep, wordless contemplation Grainier often displays on his face, as well as his warmth.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threaded
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Patches of sawgrass and cattails are interspersed among the shrubby bayhead willows.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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World Cup qualifying matches will be interspersed throughout the year.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The town’s top accommodations are strung like beads along the rocky crescent shore.—
Nora Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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But then four hunters from Missouri placed a step ladder over a chain that, at the time, was strung across these very T-posts to prevent public access.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
7 Jan. 2026
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The woman had catheters inserted in her about 30 times over the years, but never had an experience like the one with Miller, the prosecutor said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The clerks inserted memory sticks from the tabulators with results from their local election into the laptop and a program transmitted them to the county through a dedicated, secured network.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This solid resin, used to embalm the dead and as a painkiller (mixed with wine), poignantly foreshadowed Jesus' sacrificial destiny.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The pies include brown butter pumpkin, salted caramel dutch apple, classic pecan, dark chocolate brownie pie with malt marscapone, coconut cardamom sweet potato, mile-high lemon meringue chess, bourbon sour cherry, and dulce de leche banana cream pie ($35 each).—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pie offerings include pumpkin ($36), cranberry gingersnap ($36), salted caramel apple ($44) and bourbon chocolate pecan ($48).—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Threaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threaded. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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