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
  • The advisory suggested limiting strenuous activity from early morning to evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and staying out of the sun.
    Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
  • The children were last seen wearing traditional FLDS clothing, ABC4 reported.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 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
  • Ah Loo’s vibrant work weaves traditional Pacific Island attire with modern silhouettes and design.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
  • Our choice of attire narrates a story that connects us to our past and present.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • The collection leans into denim dressing with items like tops, dresses and shorts.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
  • She was born in 1737, to Mary and Joseph, on a ship on the Atlantic and so named by the ship’s captain, who presented the newborn with a silk dress; a small piece of the striped fabric is attached to the yellowed paper.
    April White, JSTOR Daily, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • This isn’t the first time that licensing deals have proved to be a point of friction in the New York apparel scene.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
  • As for many top athletes, an endorsement deal with the company – the largest shoe and athletic apparel maker in the world – meant financial security in a career that by its nature is fleeting.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 June 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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