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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
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 11 July 2025
The American project is a patchwork of dreamers and doers, saints and sinners, stitched together by the thread of promise that stretches across generations.
—F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
While the jumps across genre and time periods felt somewhat stuttered and inconsistent throughout the night, that theme of empowerment managed to thread things together, if a little precariously.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Noun
When something doesn’t make full sense or a thread is lost, the visuals and the performances are so intoxicating there’s no recourse but to give in and enjoy.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 11 July 2025
The American project is a patchwork of dreamers and doers, saints and sinners, stitched together by the thread of promise that stretches across generations.
—F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Verb
The Senate begins its marathon debate about President Donald Trump's package of legislative priorities as Republicans try to thread the needle for tax cuts, Medicaid reforms and border security funding with a narrow majority.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
While the jumps across genre and time periods felt somewhat stuttered and inconsistent throughout the night, that theme of empowerment managed to thread things together, if a little precariously.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Gorges has also been studying the seeds' cellulose nano fibers, which—depending on the level of hydration—can exhibit either high or low friction or adhesion.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Though not as fast as Frontier’s top fiber tiers, Breezeline offers more budget-friendly starting rates.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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And for those with a more discerning eye, explore the 2nd Street locations on The Drag or Sunset Valley for designer and collectible vintage clothing that will make heads turn.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Through their clothing, concertgoers breathed life into the Superdome.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The idea of American exceptionalism is woven into the fabric of the country’s identity.—
Brendan Rascius
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The students left a large social media footprint behind and videos of their shenanigans are woven into the series.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
Verb
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On Friday, police tape was strung outside the front of the Voice Newspapers’ West North Avenue entrance, which is across the street from the building where Thursday’s blaze broke out.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Recently, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory shared its first images with the world: stunning photographs of spiral galaxies, nebulas, and stars strung across our universe.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
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The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Beyond basic navigation, the Sunseeker Elite X7 also introduces Advanced Wire-Free Mapping, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until tomatoes burst and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thighs registers 165°F, about 45 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This might happen, for instance, if there is any bacteria on syringe needles inserted into a vial.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Deliveries of double heater draw-texturing spindles, which are mainly used for polyester filaments, grew 80 percent, with 95 percent going to China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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But a feather’s smallest functional structures, called keratin filaments, go down to the nanometer scale.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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For example, there are sleep masks, meant for overnight wear, that offer efficiency, whereas sheet masks deliver immediate results.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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This cushy pair from Sony is designed with an adjustable headband for maximum comfort, along with padded ear cups that won’t cause irritation with extended wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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