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 threads
IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The internet has become a repository of LGBTQ+-themed Miss Honey memes, who has been noted as a gay icon on Reddit threads, X (formerly Twitter) posts and Tumblr reblogs.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
One senior manager, who did not want to be named as he is not authorized to speak publicly about internal matters, said his chat threads lit up.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Bradley has another situation to attend to at the end of Episode 3, but there remain more threads to pull in this investigation.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The aisles also now feature trusted sewing names, including Gütermann threads, Singer and Brother machines, Fiskars scissors, and over 50 new beginner-friendly kits designed to make sewing approachable for everyone.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Unlike standard inboxes that list threads by recency or unread status, its algorithms rank and surface communications based on strategic signals like hiring, fundraising, or partnership cues.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Much of the extensive selection—which includes beloved Joann brands like Big Twist (in stores late October), Gütermann threads, and sewing machines from Singer and Brother—is also available online.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Mortality threads through much of his Country!
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Having its world premiere in Official Selection in San Sebastián, this is the latest by Goya-winning director and leading Pompeu Fabra University export Guerin, whose work famously threads the lines between fiction and non-fiction.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The collection threads together the clean restraint of early '90s minimalism with the exuberant excess of late '80s maximalism.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The tension between choosing love and living with the consequences threads through every relationship in the film.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Palace’s centre-forward quickly threads the ball to Kamada, who is taken down by Marco Bizot, winning his team a penalty.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Alareer’s poem also threads her into the weave.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Having established a genome for every eukaryotic creature, researchers will gain deep new insights into the connections among the threads in Earth’s web of life, and into how evolution proceeded for its myriad life forms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The internet has become a repository of LGBTQ+-themed Miss Honey memes, who has been noted as a gay icon on Reddit threads, X (formerly Twitter) posts and Tumblr reblogs.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
One senior manager, who did not want to be named as he is not authorized to speak publicly about internal matters, said his chat threads lit up.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Bradley has another situation to attend to at the end of Episode 3, but there remain more threads to pull in this investigation.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The aisles also now feature trusted sewing names, including Gütermann threads, Singer and Brother machines, Fiskars scissors, and over 50 new beginner-friendly kits designed to make sewing approachable for everyone.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Unlike standard inboxes that list threads by recency or unread status, its algorithms rank and surface communications based on strategic signals like hiring, fundraising, or partnership cues.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Much of the extensive selection—which includes beloved Joann brands like Big Twist (in stores late October), Gütermann threads, and sewing machines from Singer and Brother—is also available online.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Mortality threads through much of his Country!
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Having its world premiere in Official Selection in San Sebastián, this is the latest by Goya-winning director and leading Pompeu Fabra University export Guerin, whose work famously threads the lines between fiction and non-fiction.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The collection threads together the clean restraint of early '90s minimalism with the exuberant excess of late '80s maximalism.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The tension between choosing love and living with the consequences threads through every relationship in the film.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Palace’s centre-forward quickly threads the ball to Kamada, who is taken down by Marco Bizot, winning his team a penalty.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Alareer’s poem also threads her into the weave.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threads
Noun
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When co-anchor Colin Jost pointed out that, per the book's lore, the clothing items mean Dobby is now free, the house elf jumped for joy — while Yang desperately clung to the fabric at his shoulders to keep it from sliding entirely off.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Investigators recovered more bones, clothing and personal effects, but other than determining the remains belonged to a woman who was at least middle-aged, could not identify her, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Old Hickory Lake, part of the Cumberland River, weaves through Hendersonville.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The charcoal drawing Anoma Kole Kole, 2023–24, for instance, skillfully weaves a blueprint of colonial infrastructure with images of the Africans who built transit systems.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique during which a practitioner inserts fine needles into a patient’s skin.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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The veteran safety, one of only two first-string defensive backs to start and finish the game Sunday, sat alone in his locker still draped in nearly all his game attire, minus the jersey and shoulder pads.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the plaid shirts of the ‘90s, this season’s fashion week runways have elevated tartan to blazers, skirts, cocktail attire, and evening wear.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The machine mixes the ingredients continuously around a cooling cylinder, causing tiny ice crystals to form rather than freezing the liquid into a big solid block.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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These include egg replaces for baking and cookie mixes to which customers can just add water and vegan butter at home to make their own Maya’s Cookies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Swift has embraced the Hollywood glamour for her The Life of a Showgirl press tour and in the album’s artwork, which features the artist wearing a custom chainmail dress.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Score great sales on items for yourself or your fam, like 33% off a flattering maxi dress for fall, the popular Stanley Quencher Tumbler, or a cute Lego flower set.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Known as the Log Cabin Craft Village, the structures each host one or two small shops selling watercolors, pottery, handmade soaps, bohemian-style apparel, and more.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to a report from the data company Launchmetrics, more than 40% of global consumers purchased apparel and accessories at least three times via social media in 2024.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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