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
  • Highlights include free services and giveaways including groceries, diapers, backpacks, clothing, haircuts and more.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Barriers to aid Government assistance like FEMA and nonprofit aid groups like Salvation Army and Samaritan’s Purse have been the lifeline for Texas flood victims left in need of clothing, food and housing.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 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
  • Zelenskyy was teased by Trump and others for his attire and eventually booted from the White House.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
  • There’s another reason Cora isn’t exactly high on the current Players’ Weekend attire.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Nelms' friends presented her with a specific blue dress, which was the final piece of the puzzle.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
  • For the event, Lipa sported a striking white cut-out Jacquemus dress on her picturesque Spanish vacation.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Located 2 miles west of St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula, the eclectic shop sells a variety of merchandise, including souvenirs, gifts, Native American goods, apparel, a penny press, nautical and novelty items.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Nintendo Promotional images for the My Mario merchandising line also included a glimpse of additional kid-friendly items, including apparel, soft plush toys, accessories like backpacks, and kid-friendly crockery, lunchboxes, bibs, and more.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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