braided

Definition of braidednext
past tense of braid
as in plaited
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braided Native to Central and South America, money trees are popular houseplants with glossy green leaves and slender trunks, which are often braided for aesthetics. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026 The vases reference braided patterns and natural hair, motifs Coker has explored before. Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026 The longest layers of Hadid's hair have been braided in two low pigtails, with the shortest layers left loose for a bit of shagginess. Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026 It can be grown in soil or water alone and is often braided or twisted into unique shapes, such as hearts. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braided
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platted
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  • The Boise architecture firm, which filed the preliminary materials for the Black Cat site in March, filed an application with the city in August to correct the lapse and get the site platted.
    Rose Evans September 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Braided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braided. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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