threads 1 of 2

plural of thread

threads

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of thread
1
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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2
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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Noun
  • Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Poll workers, political party observers, and election officials can't wear shirts, hats, or other clothing items with political slogans.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The book weaves together recipes and essays that highlight Cajun cooking with Melissa’s captivating life story, while also drawing attention to Louisiana’s rapidly eroding coastline.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Set in the late 1990s in a remote coastal village, the story weaves together local myths about dervishes (Sufis), mahi sawars (fish riders) and mysterious creatures believed to be angels in disguise.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Erivo makes the case for suiting always being appropriate for evening attire beautifully.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, alongside her husband, Patrick Mahomes, 29, their 3-year-old daughter Sterling and their son Bronze, who turns 2 in November, dressed up in fun zoo animal attire to celebrate the spirited holiday.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • As the ladies start filing into Sai’s dodgeball event in a various states of athletic dress, Brynn decides to spill the beans and tells Sai … and Jenna … and Racquel … and Ubah.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Sitting within its broader spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, the strategic addition is kicking off with a selection of dresses priced $595 to $1,000.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.
    J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • This 31,000-square-foot store in the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive will sell gear and apparel for camping, cycling, hiking, running, fitness, and climbing.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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