as in weaving
to form into a braid
they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets
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Recent Examples of braiding
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
This braiding of economic and national security has, in practice, meant that presidents have expanded their influence over the economic lives of Americans, often without congressional oversight.
—Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The story traces the interconnected lives of three gay men across three eras — 1932, 1937, and 2017 — braiding together stories of desire, loss, and what one generation bequeaths to the next.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 May 2026
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Noun
Tsao points out that tight braiding and scalp irritation can disrupt the skin barrier.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2026
This braiding of economic and national security has, in practice, meant that presidents have expanded their influence over the economic lives of Americans, often without congressional oversight.
—Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Beauty professions — barbering, cosmetology and hair braiding — stand out as some of the most heavily regulated occupations in Illinois.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The story traces the interconnected lives of three gay men across three eras — 1932, 1937, and 2017 — braiding together stories of desire, loss, and what one generation bequeaths to the next.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braiding
Noun
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
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That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a young Black girl—and a Nigerian at that—getting braids felt like a natural part of life.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Verb
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The footage appears to show the SUV weaving through traffic at high speed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Between hauling bags up subway stairs, weaving through Penn Station, and occasionally sprinting to the correct track, comfortable footwear is non-negotiable.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The close-to-the-crown plaits create a sleek, polished finish while helping camouflage sparse areas by minimizing visible spacing between each braid.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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And so into her field of vision bends her mother: sleek brown hair bound into long plaits, a smooth brow, a strong and freckled arm, dark lashes casting shadows on pronounced cheekbones.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 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
Verb
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On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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