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
  • Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • 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
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
  • Brands must get creative when designing Wimbledon attire for players, making fit, cut, trim, and fabric more important.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Many people were wearing beach attire and flip flops.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.
    Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • In April, Sánchez attended the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in a 1994 John Galliano dress once worn by the Fellini muse.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • There’s something here for nearly all our favorite summer activities—tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and plenty of outdoor apparel.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
  • Menswear Showing at: Man/Woman Story: Based in South Africa, Man/Woman newcomer Daniel Sher joined his mother-in-law’s apparel manufacturing business, Together MFK, in 2016 before launching his fun, colorful brand.
    Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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