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Recent Examples of filaments
Myosins interact with actin filaments, which act as tracks along which molecules of myosin slide to produce movement and force.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
What the Signals Could Be Doing Previous research has suggested that fungi conduct electrical impulses through hyphae — long, thread-like filaments or tubes — in a way similar to how nerve cells transmit information in humans.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Previous research established that fungi conduct electrical impulses through hyphae, long thread-like filaments that make up their structure.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
This leads to a network of galaxies, galaxy groups, galaxy clusters, and large-scale filaments of structure, with enormous cosmic voids between them.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
However, their progress has been hindered by dendrites—microscopic metallic filaments that grow on the electrolyte and trigger short circuits.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
There dense clouds of dust and spindly filaments of cold molecular gas, the basic matter from which stars form, encircle the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
According to AutoZone, the first step after your headlight stops working is to check the bulbs, then inspect for broken filaments or cloudiness and replace if necessary.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
What the Signals Could Be Doing Previous research has suggested that fungi conduct electrical impulses through hyphae — long, thread-like filaments or tubes — in a way similar to how nerve cells transmit information in humans.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Previous research established that fungi conduct electrical impulses through hyphae, long thread-like filaments that make up their structure.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
This leads to a network of galaxies, galaxy groups, galaxy clusters, and large-scale filaments of structure, with enormous cosmic voids between them.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
However, their progress has been hindered by dendrites—microscopic metallic filaments that grow on the electrolyte and trigger short circuits.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
There dense clouds of dust and spindly filaments of cold molecular gas, the basic matter from which stars form, encircle the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
According to AutoZone, the first step after your headlight stops working is to check the bulbs, then inspect for broken filaments or cloudiness and replace if necessary.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filaments
Noun
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The solid, neutral design and stain-resistant fibers of this area rug give it a classic look that works well on patios and decks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is made of cellulose spun into the fibers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These white threads are cloaked in sheaths of chitin — the same sugar polymer that forms the tough exoskeletons of beetles, crabs, and lobsters — and can be easily grown in flasks and Petri dishes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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And brightly colored spools of bare fiber in green, blue and orange offered a glimpse into the digital threads that will power the future of artificial intelligence and data centers around North Carolina and the country.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Little Betsy, the artist of the family, paints all of our red, green, and blue electrical wires by hand.—
Jed Feiman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Plan your plantings so no nearby tree or shrub will ever grow tall enough to snag any of those wires, even in a windy storm.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Filaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filaments. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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