Thesaurus results for THREADS

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noun

plural of thread

as in clothing

covering for the human body a number of people at the prom complimented me on my "nice threads"

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threads

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verb

present tense third-person singular of thread

as in weaves

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 strings

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 threads

Noun

Trying to work with this synergic supervision is like reading welding advice threads on Reddit. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 The special also weaves together threads about Harouni’s Arab heritage, a surprising family DNA test, and the death of the show’s director Adam Brace, who passed away suddenly during its creation. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Gross fed these 31 methodologies to an AI model along with some 17 million source documents that included news stories, research reports, expired patents, public company filings, and threads from online community discussion boards. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 The evening was full of glitz and glamour, too, as celebs hit the carpet in incredible designer threads and accessories. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 How do two middle-class lads in ratty threads, who might very well have both been played by Robert Pattinson, fast-track an appointment with Jesus? — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 Other fans were quick to highlight seemingly recurring threads of anti-Blackness within Adéla’s fast-growing fandom. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026 The singer is staying at the hotel during her 2026-27 Paris concert residency and steps out to greet her fans ahead of each show, wearing designer threads and shoes. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Unlike in Lorca’s play, Rodriguez and director KJ Sanchez’s vision threads joy, considerable humor and affection through much of the evening. — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

My research led me to identify six domains of leadership, plus a seventh one that threads through all the others. — Drew McLellan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Though there are plenty of videos and Reddit threads online that show consumers how to remove the LED light, or get someone else to, there is also plenty of commentary from those bothered by removal of the light. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The route threads through waterfront parks, past the Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary’s back-channel islands, and along quiet residential streets. — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026 The Frontier Act threads the needle on this by creating lanes where states can still pass their own laws — such as around consumer safety that would protect children or stop pornography. — Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 Another option is a minimally invasive repair that threads a stent into the artery to close the torn vessel lining. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026 On most mornings, Nguyen Thien Bao threads his VinFast electric motorbike through the jammed traffic of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi — ferrying passengers and deliveries. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else). — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 June 2026 Joy threads through every jazz refrain. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for threads

Noun

The rise of cheaper fashion and athletic clothing subsequently put pressure on premium denim.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Thrifting, attending clothing swaps and raiding friends' and family members' closets are all ways to avoid buying new costumes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of clothing

Verb

Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Bar manager Giovanni Allario weaves unexpected twists into classics, like the Pesto Martini with vodka, white balsamic vinegar, and homemade pesto and a Gremolada Negroni with notes of lemon and parsley.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of weaves

Verb

Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.

— Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

Definition of strings

Noun

Hiding his Caesar cut under his signature New York Yankees cap and adorned with a glittery stack of gold chains, JAY-Z kept his setlist as tight as his concert attire of bulletproof vests.

— Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
So Wednesday, her parents — Joe and Jennie — showed up to districts in protect-women's-sports attire to honor their daughter's courage.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of attire

Verb

Instead of putting bourbon into a new set of barrels, the distillery inserts 10 virgin French oak staves that have been seared into cask-strength Maker’s, and lets the whiskey age for a little more than two months in its cool limestone cellars.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
When introduced into another cell, the gene produces a protein that inserts into the cell membrane.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of inserts

Noun

Sparkling metallic accents and starry motifs light up a halter dress, a sophisticated pajama pantsuit or a sheer chiffon gown with billowing sleeves, and sequins shine on a short sleeveless dress through a festive lens.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Well, that Attersee dress—last April or something, the alert popped up.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Noun

Indeed, even after modern jeans were invented in the late 19th century, denim continued to be used to make such apparel as work jackets, prison uniforms, naval fatigues, and jumpsuits.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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