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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
Dick Brennan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lyrically, the common thread seemed to be time.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, every coach is trying to thread the needle to assemble a roster once the season ends.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Noun
The common thread was hometown pride.
—Dick Brennan, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lyrically, the common thread seemed to be time.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Verb
Throughout this dense and always engrossing survey of Lean’s career in film, Thompson threads the vicissitudes of the director’s personal life, spanning six wives and various other relationships and flings.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, every coach is trying to thread the needle to assemble a roster once the season ends.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Linen and cotton are naturally breathable, moisture-wicking fibers—and these pants offer the best of both.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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ThermoShift consists of several layers, including a soft inner lining, synthetic fiber insulation, a heat-reflective film, a waterproof polyurethane coating barrier, and a wind-resistant nylon shell.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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Her father, Daniel Stein, born in Bavaria, arrived in America in 1841 at the age of eighteen to start a clothing business with his brother Solomon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Each tournament, the brick slowly fades from the courts, blown about by the wind or tracked back to the lockerroom on the shoes, socks and clothing of the players.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Here, at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day, weaving together the American flag.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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In the city center and on the outskirts, cars, bicycles and pedestrians weave around the trash piles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The duo’s latest work suggests that the apes can create new meaning by stringing sounds together in pairs — something akin to syntax, which was once thought to be a unique hallmark of human language.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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In early November, Edie Harmon, who has documented border wall activity in the Jacumba Wilderness since 2020, learned that Marines were stringing wire in an area called Skull Valley.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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While rural birds rely on green leaves, seeds, and occasional green glass, city birds heavily favor synthetic, high-contrast materials, making green glass and red wire their top two decorations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Duroseau was found guilty of conspiracy and three wire-fraud counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Before the true ad break begins, networks like to insert a little commercial bumper.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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And men are indeed lengthening their limbs, flying to international clinics, having metal rods inserted into their bones, and then, after a brutal recovery process, relearning how to walk.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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The biosensor monitors your glucose via a tiny filament that sits just below the skin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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The coating looks like a thick layer of unidentified filaments.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Plenty of evening-wear options offer the full-on fluid look, but a more practical way to wear this summertime trend is to break it down into individual standout pieces.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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This practice can lead to gait abnormalities, premature joint wear, and potential damage to bone development.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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