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Recent Examples of braid
Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 23 July 2025
During a June game between the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky, Reese got into an on-court argument with several Suns after Bria Hartley pulled her braids.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2025
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
The toilet was braided like the candy, woven to itself, chocolate-dipped, saying something to me about water.
—Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Noun
In a video taken by a bystander, Alvarado drags Arnold along the pavement, holds her by her braids and slams her repeatedly onto the pavement.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 23 July 2025
During a June game between the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky, Reese got into an on-court argument with several Suns after Bria Hartley pulled her braids.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2025
Verb
Once your hair is dry, loosely gather it at the nape of your neck and begin braiding downwards, securing the end with a clear elastic band.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
The toilet was braided like the candy, woven to itself, chocolate-dipped, saying something to me about water.
—Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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Donna showed her Chiefs team spirit by wearing a dark red lace ensemble, accessorized with a pair of her signature red glasses to match.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Jocelyn wore an off-the-shoulder floaty bridal dress, while her mother-in-law opted for a seemingly white lace dress.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Princess Charlotte, also 10, is known to plait her hair back with a braid on each side of her head, with the braids then tied with a ribbon or woven into a longer braid, also tied with a bow.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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If your stylist is plaiting your hair too tightly, be vocal and ask them to ease up.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The almost theatrical approach, complete with powder white wigs, opulent outerwear and hosiery, eventually turned into double-breasted coats, and trousers with stripes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Esther Street crosswalk is bounded on its outer edges by white paint, and the colors are also separated by white stripes.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For example, studies by Forrester and McKinsey show that by weaving customer feedback into R&D, these firms reimagine processes, achieving 60% higher profitability and 20-30% faster growth.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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With the more powerful Tensor G5 to run larger Gemini Nano on-device models, Google has woven AI into even more parts of the OS.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Photographed by Elizabeth Lavin Hair braiding tells a story.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The event will have free haircuts and hair braiding, a backpack giveaway, a game truck and more.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Originally called Browns Subdivision, the area was a farming development platted by W.L. Brown during the 1920s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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The area has an additional 100,000 single-family homes platted, according to the county.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The curved design eases pressure, while breathable mesh and slip-on lacing add all-day comfort and convenience.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
30 June 2025
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When the smoke cleared, virtually the entire shell of each car—its roof, doors, hood, trunk and body panels—was gone, leaving only wheel rims and traces of aluminum lacing.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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