Synonyms

threads

British

/ θrɛdz /

plural noun

a slang word for clothes

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Example Sentences

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The Fed threads a needle that does not exist.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

User reviews, including NordVPN and Surfshark Reddit threads, highlight real-world experiences with speed, support and usability.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

There are some threads left loose along the way, to be tied up, or not, and a mysterious cliffhanger to be climbed back from, in the already scheduled second season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Look instead for smaller combinations within the whole and you find only thin threads of understanding.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Dobrynya walked toward the shore, sword in one hand and the other pulling threads.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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