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Recent Examples of braid
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
In early 2025, Consumer Reports published a first-of-its-kind investigation into synthetic braiding hair, testing ten of the most popular products on the market and finding toxic heavy metals and carcinogens in nearly all of them.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 May 2026
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Noun
The volunteers included a divinity student on spring break and a woman with a long gray braid who told me that some of the defendants had helped out at her community garden.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Diane Kruger stunned in a pale floral mini dress paired with a dark green cape-like scarf and braided up-do.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
In early 2025, Consumer Reports published a first-of-its-kind investigation into synthetic braiding hair, testing ten of the most popular products on the market and finding toxic heavy metals and carcinogens in nearly all of them.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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It’s made with a breathable upper, a double-lace lock that creates a snug fit to prevent your foot from slipping out of the shoe, and a sturdy and durable rubber outsole that can handle frequent use.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Ayad Akhtar, the author of Homeland Elegies, plaits autofiction with philosophical inquiry.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Instead, Hargitay proved that Adidas Sambas are still a celeb favorite for a reason, opting for classic white sneakers with electric blue stripes for an effortlessly cool finishing touch.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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Patterns range from stripes to polka-dots to florals, and the swim dress is available in sizes XS to 22 plus.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
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That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Lawmakers can also find ways to weave their policies into other bills that may not bear their names.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Noun
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But for now, the actress is seemingly sticking to useful braiding to achieve a more youthful appearance.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Khaite went minimalistic yet bold with oversized braiding.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bonds had been issued, the land had been platted.—
Renana Ashkenazi,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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Underneath remains the traditional lacing system, while the shroud itself is made out of ripstop that appears to be less hearty than that used on the Evo SL ATR.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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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 31 May. 2026.
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