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

The film leans on split screens to show text threads, streams and their live chats. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 The stories have strong armature, so just about all other details and threads can be changed. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 The showroom display brought all the threads together with clothing and accessories shown against a backdrop of the interiors fabrics that inspired their colors and patterns. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 And of course, my children finding ways to override my settings, thanks to Reddit threads, YouTube videos, and annoyingly good guesses. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 For all its length, the film leaves some threads only partly explored. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 One task asked an agent to redline a statement of work using a 160-file data room, 21 emails across nine threads, and four meeting notes. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Actress Emma Watson was spotted in Tokyo sporting Uniqlo threads, and Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett is a brand ambassador. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Providing Post-Purchase Support Through SMS Companies can use interactive SMS for zero-friction post-purchase support inside native text threads. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 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

As more institutions devote space to designers and their archives, clothing is increasingly understood as a cultural artifact rather than simply a commercial product.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Check faces, hands, hair, jewelry and clothing for unexpected changes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of clothing

Verb

The village's pedestrian-only strip weaves through small shops, restaurants, and boutiques, and there's a Naval Museum housed in a 19th-century captain’s mansion that highlights the island’s maritime history—and is worth a visit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In the park, the designers combined four species of flowers with broken pieces of local pottery to form a polychromatic mosaic that weaves together vegetation and craft.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 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

All in all, the look was par for the course for Roan, well-known for her penchant for eye-catching attire.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
While there were some breathtaking gowns on display, these ready-to-wear pieces could easily be selected as the bridal attire for the entire wedding weekend.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of attire

Verb

When introduced into another cell, the gene produces a protein that inserts into the cell membrane.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
What should be a relaxing weekend quickly veers off course as Chuck inserts himself into the group and tests the limits of their patience.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of inserts

Noun

The singer-songwriter had purchased the exact vintage Gunne Sax maxi dress Meg White wore on the cover of the White Stripes’ 2003 album Elephant, released the same year she was born.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Scroll on for an edit of more wedding guest slip dresses that are just as versatile.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Verb

The collection mixes authentic OshKosh details like denim and hickory stripe, reimagined with signature Sergio Hudson design elements.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The doc, for which Shirai and Hiroshi Harahandled cinematography, with Frederick Shanahan as editor, mixes intimate vérité with poetic observation to reveal more about a sport that often seems particularly foreign to those outside of Japan.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of mixes

Noun

In August, Under Armour named the rapper its global brand ambassador and creative director of P-Star, a new platform spanning apparel, footwear and community initiatives.

— Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Varun Sachdeva, creative strategist at Trimi, cited a recent report from the online telehealth platform that put a spotlight on how GLP-1 medications are impacting apparel.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparel

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