threads 1 of 2

plural of thread

threads

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of thread
1
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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2
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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Noun
  • Fast fashion refers to the rapid production and distribution of inexpensive, trendy clothing.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Allergens can enter your home on shoes, clothing, pet fur, and even your own hair, according to Marilee Nelson, an environmental and toxin expert and the cofounder of Branch Basics.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The film weaves between color and black and white, between deepest shadow and rainswept Victorian streets.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.
    Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Just reference these outfits any time wearing dresses with sandals starts to feel stale.
    Isabel Serra, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Speaking of which, the pregnant mother wore a black strapless dress with a large long bow on the front and a side part bun for her maternity shoot.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Fast fashion and apparel — basics, tees, leggings, socks, and some kids' clothing — would follow.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Americans have enjoyed a cornucopia of affordable merchandise from apparel to hardware which, fueled by pandemic stimulus payments and unleashed the phenomenon known as revenge spending.
    Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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