upthread
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- adjective
- /ˈʌpˌθrɛd/
- Jargon
- However, this has been pointed out a few times upthread already, but I think it bears repeating.
Examples
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I know a few folks have shared similar sentiments upthread about what the woman should do.
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Sprads made some points upthread that echoed something I said to a friend of mine this morning.
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You are free to go upthread and read it, or not... as you wish.
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As someone mentioned upthread, the setup for the kids was way too long.
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There are more arguments upthread that give her more check marks in both columns.
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Maybe the answer is upthread, but I've been in and out all day.
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There was a mention upthread of the plant's electrical distribution room being flooded or destroyed.
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Threeturtles: I asked the same question upthread; search for my name and ye shall find.
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Apologies if that aspect has been covered upthread, returning to my readthrough.
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As someone mentioned upthread, the setup for the kids was way too long.
Synonyms
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Mentioned earlier in the text or document
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Morphology
Etymology
The word upthread comes from two simple words: up 'higher' and thread 'a line of messages'. So, when someone says to check upthread, they mean the answer or message is earlier or written 'higher' in the same online conversation.