threaded

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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2
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 On fourth-and-1 at the New England 45-yard line early in the fourth quarter, Lock faked a handoff, booted left and threaded a short pass through the arms of defensive tackle Milton Williams to Smith-Njigba, who took over from there. Andrew Destin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Other parts of the collection include a range of apparel in a black, white, and chartreuse palette threaded with a recurring botanical motif. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Food and drink Hints of the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the period in which the prison was built, are threaded through the hotel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Within two years though, that alien landscape had matured into a sea of textured blooms and foliage, buzzing with life, punctuated by garden art, and threaded with inviting pathways. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Even Hunnam’s character, whose arc was the main story that threaded the dark and violent 2008-14 series, received a sendoff in the finale. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Tara Rudd drove toward Angel City’s back line and threaded a pass through to Rodman, who raced downfield and curled a shot just over goalkeeper Angelina Anderson. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Tara Rudd drove toward Angel City’s backline and threaded a pass through to Rodman, who raced downfield and curled a shot just over goalkeeper Angelina Anderson. ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Kitich Camp, tucked into the upper slopes of the Matthews Mountains, sits within an ancient forest threaded by the Ngeng River. Nicola Shepherd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • Although the first stretch and Mirren’s presence might lead you to expect a character study, the film soon moves into the other storylines, interspersed with Edward’s visit to the author.
    Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bechtler curator Katia Zavistovski collaborated with South Korean native and contemporary artist Jiha Moon to organize a show drawn from the museum’s collection and interspersed with Moon’s own works.
    Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • The mermaid headboard was also created by Friday, who strung the fish-string lights too.
    Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The bracelet’s spherical gemstones are swathed in various shades of pink, strung on a silk-blend cord, and completed by a heart clasp.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • To beat this issue, the MIT team inserted a razor-thin layer of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) between two metal electrodes.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In the meantime, County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has inserted herself into the saga.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • The Jayhawks mixed their straight rushes with blitzes for their fast, experienced defense.
    PJ Green September 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
  • However, Marks does offer GHK-Cu both as a serum and cream and occasionally as an injection, usually mixed with other peptides aimed at tissue repair and inflammation.
    Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • But Crow-Armstrong, through an incredible early-season approach adjustment combined with tweaks to his stance and hand placement, keeps putting on a show with his power production.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her work combined British tailoring and historical references with deliberately confrontational elements, enthusiasts say.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Caramel Apple Pie Macchiato – Made of espresso and whole milk, salted caramel, apple pie flavors and apple butter drizzle.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Fall menu items are currently available and include a campfire mocha, candied pecan cold brew, caramel apple matcha, boo-berry latte, cherry garcia and salted maple latte.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Best fastened onto the ball and weaved past three defenders to create a sensational piece of magic.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

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“Threaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threaded. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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