The word "thread" has several synonyms depending on the context in which it is used. Here are some of them, categorized by meaning:
As a thin strand or fiber:
- fiber
- filament
- yarn
- strand
- string
- cord
- wire
- hair
- floss
- gossamer
- lisle
- twine
- ligature
- lint
- pile
- raveling
- staple
- thrum
- warp
- weft
- woof
- fibril
- ribbon
As clothing (often plural "threads"):
- clothing
- clothes
- attire
- apparel
- garments
- dress
- wear
- outfit
- costume
- gear
- duds
- togs
- raiment
- vestments
- rig
- habit
- livery
- clobber
As a theme or connecting element:
- theme
- motif
- subject
- topic
- course
- direction
- drift
- tenor
- plot
- train of thought
- line
- vein
- streak
As a verb (to pass something through):
- string
- weave
- insert
- lace
- interlace
- interweave
- wreathe
- pass through
- draw
- guide
- run
The best synonym to use will depend on the specific nuance you want to convey.

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