as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the cable was made up of fine filaments twisted together

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Recent Examples of filament Observing interaction between this turbulent environment and the slim filaments produced, as shocks ripple through, provides a more complete view of the cyclical processes within the CMZ. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025 The most powerful reconnection events can liberate enough energy to produce solar flares and exploding magnetic filaments that result in CMEs. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Bambu Lab Bambu Lab says it's developed a custom brushless servo motor for its extruder, which helps detect nozzle clogs and prevent filament grinding so your projects' surfaces are cleanly executed. New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025 The Rauch Satin Sheen Christmas ornament line was born in the 1960s after a call from Bill Spiegel of Spiegel Catalog asking if Rauch’s machines could wind rayon filament onto a foam ball. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filament
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  • Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber, magnesium, and vitamin A.10 6.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Gut healthy ingredients Health-conscious consumers have also become increasingly focused on gut health in recent years, and an array of beverages featuring gut-healthy ingredients like probiotics and fiber (especially prebiotic fibers) have hit the market.
    Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Locals credit it with clearing the air, even though the salt has been known to weigh down electrical wires, leaving islanders in the dark from time to time.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This multitude of Marys leaves considerable room for disagreement over which Biblical threads are authentically woven into Magdalene’s story, and which aren’t.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The dynamic between Austin and The Rock is another compelling narrative thread, considering their own storied rivalry.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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