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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Frankly, there had been speculation for years, entire Reddit threads guessing about Hemsley’s sexuality.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
And now the Duffers must somehow resolve all of these plot threads, along with the storylines of a massive cast (with 21 series regulars for Season 5) — a daunting undertaking, especially considering how many prior hits haven’t stuck the landing.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Several Reddit threads discussed folks opting for VPNs to stream without receiving the ads, while others opted to cancel their subscriptions completely.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
But that was two decades ago, and the threads that tied me to France had begun to fray.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Michaels took to her Instagram days after the release of Fit for TV to post a series of screenshots of text chains, email threads, and other pieces of documentation refuting or otherwise complicating each claim leveled at her.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
The title No Solace in the Shade, threads autobiography with lineage.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Fleda's Sugar Cookies Fleda Shearer's life was a quilt, stitched together with the threads of family, food, and the many little moments that brought people together.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 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
Reddit threads dissect what’s real and what’s not, cataloging whether a timepiece is authentic, era-appropriate, or even properly worn.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Frankly, there had been speculation for years, entire Reddit threads guessing about Hemsley’s sexuality.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
And now the Duffers must somehow resolve all of these plot threads, along with the storylines of a massive cast (with 21 series regulars for Season 5) — a daunting undertaking, especially considering how many prior hits haven’t stuck the landing.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Several Reddit threads discussed folks opting for VPNs to stream without receiving the ads, while others opted to cancel their subscriptions completely.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
But that was two decades ago, and the threads that tied me to France had begun to fray.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Michaels took to her Instagram days after the release of Fit for TV to post a series of screenshots of text chains, email threads, and other pieces of documentation refuting or otherwise complicating each claim leveled at her.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
The title No Solace in the Shade, threads autobiography with lineage.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Fleda's Sugar Cookies Fleda Shearer's life was a quilt, stitched together with the threads of family, food, and the many little moments that brought people together.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 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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Having slipped the painting under his clothing, Peruggia escaped the building undetected and wasn’t caught for two years.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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As with the previous mass No Kings protests, revolutionary messaging showed up in demonstrators' clothing, chants and signs as protesters sought to remind people that America was founded in opposition to monarchy.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Following Black generational farmers in the American South, Seeds weaves intimate moments into a poetic tribute to legacy, land, and the enduring ties that bind family and community.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gaines inserts the tool’s probe into the soil of her potted plants, which reveals how wet the soil is.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 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 her performance attire, Musgraves married feminine details, earthy tones and Western elements in her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The all-new Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee mixes a rich, bourbon-caramel flavor (non-alcoholic) with smooth cold brew iced coffee over SONIC’s signature nugget ice.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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In true Cotopaxi fashion, the packable jacket mixes bold colors with a functional, cozy fit that’s filled with down and is perfect for hiking, camping, and other active adventures.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rae walked down the aisle wearing an elegant wedding dress designed by Badgley Mischka.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The brand just dropped a slew of fall dresses crafted from luxe fabrics like cashmere and washable silk at a fraction of the cost of designer alternatives.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, Cannon would often find Comfort Colors apparel when looking for souvenirs during family trips.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some maquila workers told CNN they were given daily quotas of thousands of apparel items, and made to stand for up to 15 hours a day, while earning a minimum wage of less than $500 a month.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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