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as in clothing
threads plural
covering for the human body
a number of people at the prom complimented me on my "nice threads"
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as in to weave
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 to string
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 thread
ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
In some cases, individual threads of mycelium can be many times thinner than a human hair and delicately interwoven into sediments and organic debris.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Apr. 2025
Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Rutter threads Minteh through inside left-back Josko Gvardiol.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Soon after, moderators locked the Reddit thread and removed the original post.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
In some cases, individual threads of mycelium can be many times thinner than a human hair and delicately interwoven into sediments and organic debris.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Aneurysms—or bubbles in the wall of an artery—can be treated by threading a probe from an artery in the groin or the wrist up to the brain and closing off the affected area with a coil or a stent.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Rutter threads Minteh through inside left-back Josko Gvardiol.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber, magnesium, and vitamin A.10 6.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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The tariffs will have an impact on just about everyone, from farmers unable to sell to China, to higher prices at home for everything from toys and clothing to high-tech electronics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Today, the biggest trees stand 10 feet tall, with thorns high enough to snag clothing.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sherrod opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown, weaving through the defense before breaking into the open backfield.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Emotive, enchanting and exotic, the track weaves kalimba and chanting vocals with soft, brooding piano and string parts — and even a subtle harp.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Above, delicate wool garland is strung in festive celebration.—
Lauren Breedlove,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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So, by stringing this case out for an additional three weeks, the justices ensured that Trump’s executive order wouldn’t go into effect any time soon.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, there will now be a second print journalist spot, and wires will be eligible for the two print spots, along with many others.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Previously, wires such as the AP, Bloomberg and Reuters were generally always in the tight circle of reporters brought in for pool events, which are then distributed to the wider press.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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No ancient dire wolf genes themselves were directly inserted into the genome, however.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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But inserting yourself, even with unspoken opinions, is going to lead to hard feelings.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These magnetic forces may be strong enough to counteract the typical gravitational star-forming collapse of molecular clouds, instead confining material into dense filaments seen in the JWST images, which helps explain why Sgr C is forming fewer stars than expected, according to the two new papers.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her dress was constructed from a network of branching filaments that create a ghostly, organic silhouette.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
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The vibe is thick and luxe; think leather, metal embellishments, and higher-quality construction that won’t fall apart after a few wears.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Contemporary Native designers are cresting everything from suiting and gowns to streetwear and even athletic wear.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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