thread
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That same thread runs through the work of Kristin Neff, whose research on self-compassion offers a way out of the shame cycle that so often keeps us stuck.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
On the first, priests tie a sacred thread around the necks of the transgender devotees, symbolising their marriage to the Hindu warrior god Aravan.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Some technicians make up to $100,000 and possibly more at the right company, according to one Reddit thread.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
"Their relationship is really hanging on by a thread and actually it's their mutual disdain of this Gen Z couple, and all the things about them that are annoying, that binds us."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“This is a server room. It needs to be sterile. A piece of yarn, a thread, a hair—all of those endanger the computers. So they get sucked up instantly.”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing thread
"The Song of Wandering Aengus" by W.B. Yeats
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
