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
  • In April, the average tariff rate for clothing imported from the sourcing superpower reached an unprecedented 55 percent, up from 37 percent in March and 22 percent in January.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
  • But a man usually needs to get his clothing’s color right, because the same amount of accessory options don’t exist.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.
    Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The film weaves between color and black and white, between deepest shadow and rainswept Victorian streets.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Since Covid, some companies have relaxed their standards for office attire, but Kelly and London say that wearing suitable work clothing remains key to professional success.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 June 2025
  • Going on his eleventh year helming the ABC program, Muir, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about his life on and off camera — including his attire for news casts.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • The dress featured a bevy of shimmering elements with thin straps and a light lilac tone.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
  • In one press image, the Kardashians star wears a black dress with a plunging neckline from the collection.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • The company has already released apparel and collectibles.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2025
  • Yahoo Mail teamed up with viral comedian Morgan Jay for the apparel collaboration for a new campaign video, showing Jay managing his incoming emails.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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“Threads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threads. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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