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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
Isabella Murray, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
Turn each comment thread into its own valuable conversation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Some Senate Democrats see the plan to vote for cloture but against final passage as a way to thread the needle, while others have argued that a vote on the short-term continuing resolution isn't for show.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who apparently added Goldberg to the Signal chat, was joined on the thread by those identified by Goldberg as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio -- among others.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
Turn each comment thread into its own valuable conversation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
My poor attempt at ice skating was overshadowed by the festive music that could be heard from a block away, and the fairy lights threaded around the perimeter of the average-sized rink.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Some Senate Democrats see the plan to vote for cloture but against final passage as a way to thread the needle, while others have argued that a vote on the short-term continuing resolution isn't for show.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Neutral, natural fibers like jute and rattan temper the playful hue.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Carrots are a good source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene), fiber, magnesium and potassium, and are low in calories and fat – all nutritional properties that contribute to overall health.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, Huntsman has created bespoke women’s clothing for more than 175 years, and during this time has dressed some of the world’s most influential women, including Coco Chanel, Grace Kelly, Katherine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On the first Sunday of every month from October to May, roughly 200 vendors set up all kinds of colorful, sleek wares, including retro furniture, funky art, and ’60s glassware, plus vintage clothing and jewelry.—
Sara Bliss,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Drone warfare has been revolutionized by the war in Ukraine, and all global militaries are looking for new ways to weave drones into their armed forces for a variety of roles, including reconnaissance and carrying out strikes.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The real power of these agents emerges from their ability to weave functionalities together seamlessly.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The good news for the Suns is that Durant is still here and destroying teams, and Phoenix is finally stringing wins together, including notable ones against winning teams like the Cavaliers and Bucks. Josh Giddey and the Bulls are on an improbable roll.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Theirs sits on the ground, just bare bulbs screwed into the ends of copper piping strung with wires, powering through a wondrous cycle of dimming and illumination, conjuring electricity’s arrival to the Marble Palace long ago.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Let cool on the baking sheet set on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.—
Christopher Kimball,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They can be installed at more ergonomic heights than a range, which requires bending over to insert or retrieve items from oven cavities.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The wok even features a detachable wooden handle (which doesn’t get hot and can be removed when inserting into the oven).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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Aimed at addressing the need for both dramatic lashes and long-lasting wear, the formula incorporates a nourishing tripeptide complex that targets lash health and high performance.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Amazon reviewers rave that these chic, stylish heels are comfortable right out of the box—just be prepared for all the compliments you’re bound to receive with each wear.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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