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noun

ˈthred How to pronounce thread (audio)
Definition of threadnext
1
as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the unwary bug was snared in the sticky threads of the spider's web

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2
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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thread

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verb

1
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
Noun
Goldberg says he was included in the message thread with Trump brass in the encrypted messaging app Signal earlier this month. — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 And actually, to me, there’s quite a common thread between them. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Alvarado began their move in the far turn, threading up through the six-horse field until the top of the stretch, and then turned on the afterburners in the last couple of furlongs to sail past the front of the pack. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Dacus continued, saying that trying to keep her private life private while also being transparent with her audience through songwriting has been a difficult needle to thread. — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thread
  1. fiber
  2. clothing
  3. weave
  4. string
  5. wire
  6. insert
  7. filament
  8. wear
Noun
  • The floor is a mix of MGO, PVC, and fiber cement.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Aside from the fiber residue, the slightly rough texture of some paper towels can cause tiny tears on delicate dishware.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of fiber
Noun
  • The tariffs will have an impact on just about everyone, from farmers unable to sell to China, to higher prices at home for everything from toys and clothing to high-tech electronics.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Wade inspired a line of clothing from Pirate Worldwide, an apparel company that has a purposeful story behind all its products.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of clothing
Verb
  • Produced by Tomás Cortés of Cine Animal and supported by Panama’s Ministry of Culture, the film weaves animation, archival footage and interviews to trace Guardia’s personal journey, fueled by his childhood memories of provocative Panamanian artist Julio Zachrisson’s odd yet captivating artworks.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The showcase is a tribute to the work of 23 Polish designers and how their storytelling weaves into Poland’s design culture.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of weave
Verb
  • The good news for the Suns is that Durant is still here and destroying teams, and Phoenix is finally stringing wins together, including notable ones against winning teams like the Cavaliers and Bucks. Josh Giddey and the Bulls are on an improbable roll.
    — Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Theirs sits on the ground, just bare bulbs screwed into the ends of copper piping strung with wires, powering through a wondrous cycle of dimming and illumination, conjuring electricity’s arrival to the Marble Palace long ago.
    — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of string
Noun
  • The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.
    — Fred Topel, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Let cool on the baking sheet set on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
    — Christopher Kimball, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of wire
Verb
  • Water enemas: For this treatment, your healthcare provider gently inserts water into your colon to soften and release hard or stuck stool.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • But inserting yourself, even with unspoken opinions, is going to lead to hard feelings.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of insert
Noun
  • These magnetic forces may be strong enough to counteract the typical gravitational star-forming collapse of molecular clouds, instead confining material into dense filaments seen in the JWST images, which helps explain why Sgr C is forming fewer stars than expected, according to the two new papers.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Her dress was constructed from a network of branching filaments that create a ghostly, organic silhouette.
    — Renan Botelho, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of filament
Noun
  • This trendy huggie earring style features elevated ridges for a dimensional look that works for everything from special occasions to everyday wear.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • But what about the other guests at prom, who are expected to wear a tux or some other kind of formal wear?
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of wear

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