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Definition of braidnext
as in lace
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together until she was 15, she had a braid that reached to her knees

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verb

as in to plait
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braid
Noun
The look was reminiscent of the film's iconic toy character, Jessie, who famously ties her red locks into a braid beneath her red cowgirl hat. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 The mozzarella has not changed: Chubby braids and bocconcini bathe in hotel pans of opaque brine, awaiting introduction to a new generation of hoagie fans. Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Verb
There also lies the influence of Chilean essayist Pedro Lemebel, braided into Delgado Lopera’s narrative of a father, Ignacio; his 12-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Valentina; and his trans mother, Mamadora Eléctrica, inspired by the author’s own trans mother, Adela Vázquez. Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 The girls loved playing with Barbies and getting bright colors braided into their hair. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for braid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
  • Add extra lace notions like a collar or cuffs to make your dress feel less bare.
    Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
  • Tonal laces ran from the vamp to the top of the stretch shaft, leaving narrow openings down the front, while a side zipper offered a quicker entry than the full lace-up construction suggested.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.
    Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • On April 10, Hurley hit the beach for a sandy photo shoot while wearing a string bikini with nautical blue-and-white stripes.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • Just drench everything in red, white, and blue and stars and stripes.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Pulisic was exceptional before being subbed out at the half, weaving past defenders and creating scoring chances.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 June 2026
  • Together, the friends weave intricate webs of multi-player strategy just to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • But for now, the actress is seemingly sticking to useful braiding to achieve a more youthful appearance.
    Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
  • Khaite went minimalistic yet bold with oversized braiding.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bonds had been issued, the land had been platted.
    Renana Ashkenazi, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.
    Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Matching fingerless leather gloves finished the look with more white lacing at her wrists.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
  • These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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