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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 Hale,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Route 66 is a paved Norman Rockwell – a two-lane thread where the progress of the East meets the traditions of the West, and became part of our national tapestry.
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Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Noun
The idea of apps like Partiful are to eliminate the need for finicky email threads and groupchats with a bunch of unknown numbers by instead putting all the info – guest list, event details and photos – in one place.
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Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Route 66 is a paved Norman Rockwell – a two-lane thread where the progress of the East meets the traditions of the West, and became part of our national tapestry.
—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Verb
Across four days and 13 concerts, Salonen threaded his contemporaries, neglected Italian modernists, Lutoslawski and Ligeti, Stravinsky with his own works into Ojai’s alfresco soundscape of birdsong, film screenings and experiments.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
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Tips for a Balanced Breakfast Protein can help balance a rise in blood sugar levels, while fiber can help contribute to protein’s ability to promote satiety and feelings of fullness.
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During this curing stage, chemical reactions harden the resin and lock the fibers together into a strong, lightweight structure.
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Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.
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The same goes for discovering petite-friendly clothing brands with styles that not only fit, but also flatter shorter frames.
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Experienced vine dressers weave the canes into basket-like forms that rest close to the island’s volcanic soil, protecting grapes from wind and harsh conditions.
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Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
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Students set up tents and information tables and strung large banners around an outdoor amphitheater at the center of campus.
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Our backyards become little restaurants, strung with lights and softened with linen tablecloths, and our rooftops become cocktail parties and dance halls.
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Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
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During her trial, prosecutors played a recording of Yang confessing to Reuter's murder to a friend who was wearing a wire.
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Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
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The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
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Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
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Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs and/or drumsticks registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
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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.
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One of the more interesting additions is Bambu’s new filament-track switch system, which sits between the AMS and the printer’s dual-nozzle filament paths.
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“Thread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thread. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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