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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
decided to wreathe the grapevines into a beribboned swag to give the room the "country look"
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as in to salt
to scatter or set here and there among other things
wreathed small flowers into the design for the wallpaper
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
pretty ribbons wreathed the flower girl's braided bun
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Recent Examples of wreathe
The deal itself was wreathed in controversy.
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Rory Smith, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023
And if either of them ever forgets, the words are always with them, in colorful tattoos that wreathe their arms in foreign languages.
—Debra Kamin, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2022
Many likely formed alongside their parent bodies, sprouting out of the swirling disk of gas and dust that wreathes planets in their infancy.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2020
In November, the district’s center — where the market, a sprawling park, a library, and shopping malls are clustered — was wreathed in tear gas for five consecutive days as police fought running battles with anti-government protesters.
—Hillary Leung / Hong Kong, Time, 6 Dec. 2019
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Rory Smith, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2023
And if either of them ever forgets, the words are always with them, in colorful tattoos that wreathe their arms in foreign languages.
—Debra Kamin, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2022
Many likely formed alongside their parent bodies, sprouting out of the swirling disk of gas and dust that wreathes planets in their infancy.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2020
In November, the district’s center — where the market, a sprawling park, a library, and shopping malls are clustered — was wreathed in tear gas for five consecutive days as police fought running battles with anti-government protesters.
—Hillary Leung / Hong Kong, Time, 6 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreathe
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Bold and deeply human, Punch is initially a bit slow on the wind up, but its stellar cast help weave together an almost unbelievable story of compassion and empathy in its second act that left many theatergoers sniffling in their seats.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Chamber praised the chefs’ creativity in weaving authentic Italian dishes with seasonal California flavors.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of about six weeks, people with naturally wavy hair tried everything from hair masks and curl creams to salt and texturizing sprays in their everyday routines, taking notes on ease of use, styling results, longevity, and any bonuses like great scent.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
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In his Kurdish-majority town (equidistant from large cities Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır, also with large Kurdish populations), Eyüp works at a tomato harvesting farm, gathering and salting heaps of the crimson fruit under the baking sun.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Another snap shows them fast asleep in bed, and the final image captures a young boy lying in front of the altar, surrounded by floral arrangements.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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After discussing the circumstances surrounding the making of this particular season finale on a previous episode, Charmed stars Brian Krause and Drew Fuller recapped the episode on their podcast The House of Halliwell.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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The incenses were twisting in the air, the different smokes braiding themselves like hair in Coraline’s gloved fingers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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For a more in-the-moment experience, check out massages, henna, hair braiding and face painting.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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When the temperature begins to cool and the leaves start to shift, hop in your car and take on the 84-mile Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, which encircles New Mexico's highest peak and delivers a stunning array of fall foliage.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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As of Thursday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Wreathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreathe. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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