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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
Rachel Kule, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That's where our hero must search first, but the unraveled threads of mystery will lead to a continent-wide trek.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Pavel Buchnevich threaded the low-to-high setup past the Hawks’ Seth Jones for the assist.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
What is the thread that connects your business objectives to your stakeholders?
—Rachel Kule, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
That's where our hero must search first, but the unraveled threads of mystery will lead to a continent-wide trek.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
There was a moment at 1-0 where, after receiving Ortega’s long pass and turning, Haaland tried to thread Foden through, and the move broke down.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Pavel Buchnevich threaded the low-to-high setup past the Hawks’ Seth Jones for the assist.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
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That longer fiber helps make these cotton sheets softer than your standard percale without sacrificing the airflow and structure that makes percale so nice to sleep on.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Oatmeal, on the other hand, is loaded with fiber, which promotes gut and heart health.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What airline recently banned see-through clothing and ‘lewd’ body art?—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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Rue La La, a discount retailer that offers savings on designer shoes, clothing, and accessories, just slashed the price of the snuggly style by 23 percent — yes, that means a pair of boots is going for $115 right now.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Manik method starts with raw cotton, which is then hand-dyed and woven into beautiful fabrics.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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This Amberly Woven Placemat woven from abaca fibers and this Bistrot Teak Flatware instantly elevates your table.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also, in early December, more than 200 boats strung with colorful Christmas lights float in the water just off Combate Beach, part of the Boquerón National State Forest in Cabo Rojo on the west coast of Puerto Rico.—
Discover Puerto Rico,
AFAR Media,
20 Dec. 2024
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Local villagers responded by stringing nets across the water to prevent further drownings.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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The most plausible scenario for such a transmitter is tethering a strong wire from a kite or weather balloon.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Around the back are three wires (live, neutral, ground) for hardwiring the device to a round junction box.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These threads are so fine that they can’t be inserted by human hand, according to Neuralink.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Option 2: If option 1 fails or the tire isn’t tubeless, insert an inner tube to get you home.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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The interwoven filaments create an organic internet, transmitting information and resources crucial to a forest ecosystem.—
Diana Argabrite,
The Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2025
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At the top of the cosmic hierarchy, giant groups of galaxies clump into sprawling, matter-rich filaments and sheets around gaping intergalactic voids, but past that, structure seems to peter out.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
1 Jan. 2025
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The knot cutout dress puts an alluring twist on evening wear.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Versions are being made of fabric blends that incorporate cotton and stretch materials like spandex, said the fashion designer Todd Snyder, 57, who worked at Ralph Lauren and J. Crew before starting his own namesake men’s wear label.—
Max Berlinger,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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