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threads

British  
/ θrɛdz /

plural noun

  1. a slang word for clothes

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The Fed threads a needle that does not exist.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It was a cool detail that we thought could be fun for Reddit threads.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Logic and neural networks are two threads tracing their way back through time, each corresponding to a different way of thinking about the mind,” Mr. Griffiths writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

With threads of grass, he wove mats for his floor, and curtains for his windows to keep out drafts, and he tacked these curtains up with thorns.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig