threshold
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.
See Examples For:
It’s important to note, however, that the CDC’s temperature threshold is conservative, Eisenman says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
See: A break below this critical stock-market threshold used to signal panic for investors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
The extent of this latest heatwave has been limited because Monday did not reach the threshold across most of the Midlands, East Anglia and central southern England.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
"We've just reached a new threshold, a kind of tipping point," firefighting chief Marc Vermeulen said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Mama went at once to the young mother, but I stood frozen on the threshold.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
![]()
The researchers noted that the thresholds used to define a meaningful improvement were developed mainly from studies involving knee osteoarthritis or mixed groups of osteoarthritis patients.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Research has linked synchronized movement with social bonding and increased pain thresholds, while studies of dance and movement therapy have found benefits for depression, anxiety and interpersonal functioning.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Prosecutors contend that the Paramount deal would reach and, in some cases, exceed established thresholds, constituting violations of the century-old Clayton Antitrust Act that was adopted to protect markets and consumers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
As inflation has pushed many everyday prices above familiar thresholds, products that remain below those thresholds may stand out more than before, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
They only looked different on holidays, when girls decorated their family’s paths and thresholds with painted patterns called alpanas, just as their ancestors had done for generations.
From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing threshold
The House on Mango Street
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!
"Beowulf," Vocabulary from the epic poem
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!
Learning Down The House: Parts of Your Home
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!