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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
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as in to insert
to scatter or set here and there among other things
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
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Recent Examples of weave
Each episode weaves together intimate stories with broader social and political context, illustrating how race, poverty, and government negligence turned a natural disaster into a national disgrace.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 26 June 2025
On Wednesday, a Kansas City police car weaved through traffic following a driver suspected of stealing a vehicle.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
This assortment spans year-round bed blanket options as well as woven throws that are perfect for movie nights or couch naps made necessary by high-temp lethargy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2025
Through this story of sisterhood, Sahota weaves the tale of one of Mehar’s descendants who, many decades later, flees to India to battle his own demons.
—Fran Littlewood
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 26 June 2025
On Wednesday, a Kansas City police car weaved through traffic following a driver suspected of stealing a vehicle.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
This assortment spans year-round bed blanket options as well as woven throws that are perfect for movie nights or couch naps made necessary by high-temp lethargy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2025
Through this story of sisterhood, Sahota weaves the tale of one of Mehar’s descendants who, many decades later, flees to India to battle his own demons.
—Fran Littlewood
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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There is no love without grief, for the depth of each feeling enables the other — braiding together like a rope.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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It was created from copper thread that had been braided and embroidered onto water-soluble fabric, then dissolved to leave spectral patterns of the thread.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Then, in 2020, with Adams freshly inserted as general manager, the Sabres signed Reinhart to a one-year contract that walked him to free agency.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Once inserted into an arm, the sensor allows the wearer to monitor their blood-sugar levels on a phone app for $80 to $184 a month.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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The recording of an internet livestream of the church service, which shows people ducking and running out of the room, is genuine, police said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
23 June 2025
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Many of them duck into his establishment before or after shows for food, drink and atmosphere.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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For a dash of whimsy, head to Tivoli Gardens, the century-old amusement park, with vintage roller coasters twisting through lush landscaping.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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Intelligence sharing This is not the first time that state officials have left providers in the dark — and kids twisting in the wind — over what to do when immigration enforcement actions conflict with child protection efforts.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Multiple federal health officials said planning has been ongoing for the next steps of the reorganization and merger, even as Kennedy has cited the court rulings as a reason to dodge questions about the restructuring on Capitol Hill.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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This game has faster, more aggressive combat that pushes the focus onto dodging rather than parrying, which should lead to some very different – and likely very difficult – combat.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Seed’s process was a multilayered, multimedia one, viewing negatives through a magnifying glass, reading journals, listening to reels and gradually blending them into a cohesive vision of a life.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Recent upgrades blend seamlessly with the house’s historic bones: a full smart-home AV and lighting system, whole-property fiber broadband—yes, even in the garden—and a state-of-the-art security setup.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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