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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
Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Brooklyn Marine Terminal needs the kind of creative eye that can follow the thread linking tiny details to a megaproject plan.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Medication can help but the main treatment is ablation, when doctors thread catheters to the heart to burn misfiring tissue.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The thread, originally posted by user SxnKisss, reflects a broader mix of amusement and skepticism.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Brooklyn Marine Terminal needs the kind of creative eye that can follow the thread linking tiny details to a megaproject plan.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
This amounts to threading the needle, though.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Medication can help but the main treatment is ablation, when doctors thread catheters to the heart to burn misfiring tissue.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Whole grains contain more fiber than refined grains, which helps reduce blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and maintain a healthy weight.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The set is nestled into a leather case with carbon-fiber detailing abound, an ode to some of the designer’s daily drivers.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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It is named after Edward Dilworth Latta, a traveling salesman who opened a clothing store in 1876.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The march continues to weave throughout the Plaza on its way back to Mill Creek Park as people shout various chants, blare music, pound on handheld drums and blow whistles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Concertmaster Erin Keefe’s violin playing acted as the voice of Scheherazade in the work, weaving a tale with life-or-death urgency.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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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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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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As planning continues, Lincoln High School’s Outdoor Education Club recently hosted a volunteer cleanup event at the site, where students removed debris including wooden pallets and wire.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Artists apply paint to replicate skin tones, and hair is inserted strand by strand.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department inserted itself into Peters’ bid to be released while her state appeal was considered.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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We are not bound from birth to death by a soul or immortal filament.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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After a month of consistent wear, my nervous system finally felt calmer.—
Patsy Anthony,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Demonstrators at various protests have been seen wearing costumes like an inflatable dinosaur getup, an inflatable baby Trump and 18th-century wear.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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