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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
Like a fish from a fairy tale, a bouquet of hooks threaded through its lips, The Changeling keeps evading capture.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The result is a fragrance that feels decadent but elegant, like silk threaded with spice.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
The high-resolution imagery reveals a stunningly diverse landscape of snowy valleys threaded with a vein-like network of mountain peaks, around which sit the venues of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Growing up near Boston, elements of Italian-American culture were threaded through much of Liz Fitzgerald’s life.
—Terry Ward 22 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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
The artist is unknown but has been colloquially named the Flower Painter of Matera for the red poppy-like blooms threaded through the frescoes.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
On Walden’s watch, Disney’s TV platform and studio operations have threaded the needle with shows and franchises that lend themselves to what Disney does best — leverage its top properties across the company’s many outlets, from movies and TV shows to social media to theme parks.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
From there, a sculptural curved staircase pulls your eye upward through the home, a sinuous piece of modern art threaded through all four levels.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The result is a fragrance that feels decadent but elegant, like silk threaded with spice.
—Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
The high-resolution imagery reveals a stunningly diverse landscape of snowy valleys threaded with a vein-like network of mountain peaks, around which sit the venues of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Growing up near Boston, elements of Italian-American culture were threaded through much of Liz Fitzgerald’s life.
—Terry Ward 22 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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
The artist is unknown but has been colloquially named the Flower Painter of Matera for the red poppy-like blooms threaded through the frescoes.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
On Walden’s watch, Disney’s TV platform and studio operations have threaded the needle with shows and franchises that lend themselves to what Disney does best — leverage its top properties across the company’s many outlets, from movies and TV shows to social media to theme parks.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
From there, a sculptural curved staircase pulls your eye upward through the home, a sinuous piece of modern art threaded through all four levels.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threaded
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It is interspersed with archive footage from 65 years ago when islanders were forced to leave Tristan da Cunha after a natural disaster.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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These speeches are interspersed throughout the show, between the other categories — like Commercial, Sports, Documentary Film, etc.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 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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The last time Tyler came back from an extended absence, in that case to toe issue, he was utilized off the bench in his first game back and then inserted into the starting lineup the next game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until skin is crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (without touching bones) reads 165°F, about 25 minutes.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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There, he was prescribed brimhana, or tissue regeneration, using a bolus therapy made from goat meat mixed with rice, milk, and spices.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Software Software stocks — which were at the center of a historic sell-off just last week — also got caught up in Thursday's drawdown, but were mixed on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The first quarter took 35 minutes to be completed as both teams combined for nine fouls and 13 turnovers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The problem was offensive — Ball and Miller combined to shoot 2-for-18 from 3-point land.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lightly salted chocolate frosting tops off a moist vanilla cake dotted with fresh raspberries.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our choice today is salted caramel, a taste of the Jersey shore.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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The line stretched out the door, weaved through the China pavilion and onto the bridge to Germany.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the halftime show, Bad Bunny weaved through the sugarcane field to tell a distinctly Puerto Rican story.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Threaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threaded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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