as in clothing
covering for the human body
a number of people at the prom complimented me on my "nice threads"
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as in weaves
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 strings
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 Synonyms for threads
Noun
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The attacker wore dark clothing, a dark-colored baseball cap with an LA Dodgers logo and a backpack.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025 -
Stay cool with clothing: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The film weaves between color and black and white, between deepest shadow and rainswept Victorian streets.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Since Covid, some companies have relaxed their standards for office attire, but Kelly and London say that wearing suitable work clothing remains key to professional success.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Going on his eleventh year helming the ABC program, Muir, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about his life on and off camera — including his attire for news casts.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Wait to fertilize again until the developing fruits are about the size of a golf ball, at which time a nitrogen-rich fertilizer can be used to side dress plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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The witness, wearing a plaid jacket over a brown dress, estimated that 10 to 15 seconds later, Combs hurled her into balcony furniture.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Nike apparel and equipment for adults will increase between $2 and $10, a person familiar with the matter previously told CNBC, while footwear will see a hike between $5 and $10, depending on price point.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Trump earlier this month slapped 30% tariffs on China, a key source of apparel imports for the retail chain.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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