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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
Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
The podcast also serves as a thread connecting to the brand’s soft relaunch on Wednesday, which will introduce a new but pared-down Vice News website.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Honest yet clever lyrics, which, for the nonsongwriters reading this, is a surprisingly hard needle to thread.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The pieces have accreted over time, gobbled up from years and years of StackExchange posts and Reddit threads.
—Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
The podcast also serves as a thread connecting to the brand’s soft relaunch on Wednesday, which will introduce a new but pared-down Vice News website.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Verb
Naema is the protagonist whose story threads throughout the whole trilogy, even as other characters come and go.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Honest yet clever lyrics, which, for the nonsongwriters reading this, is a surprisingly hard needle to thread.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
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Nike had unveiled a radically new design for Breaking2, incorporating a curved carbon-fiber plate into a thick wedge of springy midsole foam, which external lab data suggested would make runners several percent faster.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to North Carolina doctors about how to mitigate your colon cancer risk by eating less red meat, less ultraprocessed food and more fiber.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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People who attend the event are encouraged to dress up in clothing from their favorite decade.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The exhibit explored the stories of Black style told through clothing by the African diaspora beginning in the 18th century.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Tourists and scientists want to know On Thursday, three tractors spent more than an hour raking the beach at South Pointe Park in Miami Beach as beachgoers weaved around them, stepping over thick piles of sargassum that turned the shoreline water a murky brown.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Marner weaved past Husso and tucked the puck in off his backhand.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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These plastic or burlap cloths can be strung on hooks nailed into a structure, or draped over hoops or posts just above the plants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the field behind the station, the Threatts set up tables with benches under a canopy of lights strung between trees.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Environmentalists are rejecting California’s implementation of its landmark single-use plastic law taking, claiming regulators inserted loopholes favoring the plastic industry.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In his stead, Hynes has inserted Daemon Hunt into the lineup for the first two games of the Colorado series.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Radio filaments, in particular, showcase the extreme collimation of material.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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The head was first 3D-printed using a desktop machine and plastic filament, leaving visible lines and rough spots on the surface.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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His endeavors have included meme-wear, eyelashes for Asian Americans and his latest venture - the packaging company Paking Duck.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The incredibly soft Ecovero fabric is made with a touch of cashmere to keep the materials soft against the skin while still holding its shape for multiple wears.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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