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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Last month, Reddit threads sprouted up, dedicated to assembling the perfect Gladys Halloween costume.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Alcaras, meanwhile, keeps tugging at loose threads.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Panels, policy rooms, and WhatsApp threads across the continent are wrestling with the same questions.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, local lore, including online discussion threads, insists that the wise guy looms above the pews.
—Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The cohort of grand slam champions and finalists exchanged their tennis kits for designer threads and accessories for the photo session, lensed by Yemeni-Egyptian-American artist Yumna Al-Arashi at Bab AlSaad, a cultural retreat in the historic district of Diriyah.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Vacuum or brush out the rug During the cleaning process, threads and fibers can get compacted and squished.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Picking up on these threads, the third week’s installments show that even when the current is pulling too strongly, there’s still a choice to make.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Last month, Reddit threads sprouted up, dedicated to assembling the perfect Gladys Halloween costume.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Alcaras, meanwhile, keeps tugging at loose threads.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Panels, policy rooms, and WhatsApp threads across the continent are wrestling with the same questions.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, local lore, including online discussion threads, insists that the wise guy looms above the pews.
—Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The cohort of grand slam champions and finalists exchanged their tennis kits for designer threads and accessories for the photo session, lensed by Yemeni-Egyptian-American artist Yumna Al-Arashi at Bab AlSaad, a cultural retreat in the historic district of Diriyah.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Vacuum or brush out the rug During the cleaning process, threads and fibers can get compacted and squished.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
He gets beat up once and faces a few rowdy crowds, but threads every needle pretty much perfectly.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threads
Noun
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Down the street are a gift store, a clothing boutique, an appliance store and a couple of restaurants.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s name recognition, longstanding tradition of quality craftsmanship, and the durability expected of its clothing transitions seamlessly into its dog coat.—
Lauren Fischer,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Once Upon a Mattress, Into the Woods), the musical weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Gran Vilaya Trek weaves a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders, winding through more than 30 miles of ancient cloud forests and pre-Incan archaeological remains.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After a flashback-heavy opening that inserts Hemsworth into major moments from the show's past, Season 4 finds our fair witchy family split by the hands of fate, once again.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, the real ineptitude occurs a little earlier when River interprets a fight that Gimball has with Jaffrey’s chief of staff, Tyson Bowman (Abraham Popoola), as a physical attack and inserts himself into the scene, setting off this tragicomic series of events.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To add a wintertime edge to her sporty attire, Biles paid tribute to her husband.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Indigenous dancers typically wear regalia, cultural attire reflecting their tribe's cultural heritage and their personal style.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The series mixes the fun and chaos of family life with the excitement and adventure of the typical superhero show.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last week, Flory released the barn-dance project Man of Visions, a 10-track album that mixes bluegrass with folk, Appalachia with Texas.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The latest restock is full of pieces ideal for both casual plans and upcoming holiday parties, including sweater dresses, knit blazers, full-zip hoodies, and comfy pants starting at just $15.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the country music lover who can’t wait to get back to Nashville, Imogene & Willie’s apparel lineup is a no-brainer.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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