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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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
This breathable print is made of 144-thread-count cotton and Oeko-Tex certified.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Luxury isn’t confined to the top of the house, but threaded throughout the entire resort.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, news reports and Reddit threads suggested season ticket holders have been largely unhappy with their investment in tickets.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
This breathable print is made of 144-thread-count cotton and Oeko-Tex certified.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The chains, which are hand-threaded in London, cost 510 pounds each, and have sold out entirely.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Luxury isn’t confined to the top of the house, but threaded throughout the entire resort.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
Noun
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Their fiber content can help manage cholesterol levels by binding to cholesterol in your digestive system and carrying it out of the body.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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By merging different material detection methods, the system can identify fiber composition and contaminants—like trace amounts of spandex, nylon and acrylic below 2 percent.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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Since buying the property in 2013, Swift has drawn fans to Bay Street, the village's main drag of clothing boutiques and ice cream counters, all checklist items on the Swiftie itinerary.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The duo poured cups of coffee from a rotation of conventional café spaces, such as Milwaukee Caffé, and unconventional ones, like Savvy Chic, a clothing and homeware boutique in Eastern Market.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Woods weave through saffron, patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and an incense-like haze, while a touch of papyrus adds an earthy edge.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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From there, production cycles and Musical Theatre tracks invite students to weave together singing, acting, and movement in dynamic public performances.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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But, in my experience, ChatGPT goes a step further, stringing users along with unrequited offers and provocative questions.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Officials circulated pictures of the bracelet, which is made of gold and strung with beads made of lapis lazuli, a blue stone prized in antiquity.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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It’s also used in wear-resistant coatings, wire-drawing dies, and advanced engine parts.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the moment, her words offered a filament of hope.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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First, although the current in the ion gauge is proportional to the pressure in the chamber, that proportionality constant depends on a lot of fine details, such as the precise geometry of the filament and the grid.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Sep. 2025
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While parents unwind at the spa or shop for resort wear at the excellent on-site clothing boutique, children can head to the kids’ club, a hillside complex with an adventure playground, modeled after a Spanish farmhouse, with a wet splash zone and a shallow pool.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Team your favorite white skirt with a burgundy leather jacket—Nour Hammour’s Drey is a bestseller for the brand—and slim-fit turtleneck top for a wear-anywhere that bridges the best of both late summer and early fall/winter fashion.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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