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fibers

noun

plural of fiber

as in threads

a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fibers This is how to safely clean a jute rug without fraying or staining the fibers. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Sourdough is also rich in prebiotic fibers and resistant starch, says Zinn. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 During this curing stage, chemical reactions harden the resin and lock the fibers together into a strong, lightweight structure. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 As for who, exactly, wove fibers into fabric at Søften, there’s no clear evidence, Reher-Langberg said. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Caleb Rux, a bioengineer in the Dumont lab, looked more closely at how the fibers were breaking and somehow being stabilized afterward. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 Whether vintage or antique, these rugs are typically made from natural fibers, specifically wool, and often originate from the Middle East, Asia, or North Africa. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Renasens received the Innovation in Recycling Technology Award for its waterless process that strips dyes and separates fibers in blended garments while leaving them intact. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

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Signs of tachinid activity include lifeless caterpillars or thin, brown chrysalises, sometimes with silk threads indicating larval emergence.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
The threads that formed country music The American West generated its own mythologies.

— Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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Its structure is best seen through long exposure photography, which will help reveal the dusty filaments and chaotic cosmic clouds that form the nebula.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026
That’s fine for short PLA prints, but materials like nylon, TPU, PETG, ABS, and support filaments can absorb moisture quickly depending on your environment.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026

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