Synonyms of weave

weave

verb

ˈwēv 

1

as in to braid

to cause to twine about one another

as they have for the past two centuries, crafters continue to weave osiers into the distinctive baskets that are the island's trademark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• braid
• twist
• blend
• ply
• intertwine
• mix
• interweave
• entwine
• writhe
• interlace
• implicate
• lace
• wreathe
• inweave
• enlace
• plait
• fuse
• intertwist
• plat
• link
• pleach
• join

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwind
• disentangle
• untangle
• uncoil
• untwine

2

as in to insert

to scatter or set here and there among other things

a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insert
• mix
• combine
• thread
• salt
• incorporate
• intersperse
• interweave
• blend
• interlace
• integrate
• alternate
• wreathe
• merge
• lace
• intermingle
• mingle
• juxtapose
• embody
• assimilate
• fuse
• amalgamate
• commingle

3

as in to duck

to move suddenly aside or to and fro

a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• duck
• dodge
• zigzag
• turn
• escape
• sidestep
• slide
• slip
• evade
• jink
• slalom
• avoid
• elude
• deflect
• parry
• skirt
• shirk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of weave

The idea of continuing to weave their South American roots into their music is evident. — Cata Balzano, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Ilinčić’s show borrowed the delicate ropes of octogenarian textile artist Françoise Grossen weaving them into dresses, skirts, bags and belts. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Through more than a dozen conversations with the cast and writers, Deadline has weaved together an oral history of the series from those nerve-wracking early days on Season 1 to the bittersweet end of production in December 2025. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Lange walked hand in hand with Lourd, weaving through the crowd and holding court. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026