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verb

present participle of braid
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
Noun
Khaite went minimalistic yet bold with oversized braiding. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 But before the game, a Boston Legacy Fan Fest got fans even more excited with face painting, games and hair braiding. — Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 Ogunbiyi saw similarities between the process of braiding and sewing—a meticulous and repetitive action that could be automated—and began to envision a solution. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for braiding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braiding
  1. braid
  2. weaving
  3. plait
  4. plaiting
  5. platting
Noun
  • In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • An intentionally undone braid cascaded down her back and added to the ensemble’s storytelling.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Definition of braid
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  • More magic can be found on the tiny streets weaving through Florence.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • The region was part of a much older textile tradition, with generations of artisans spinning, dyeing and weaving cotton into a lightweight, breathable fabric to combat the temperatures of the subcontinent.
    — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of weaving
Noun
  • Defined by their fuller shape, eye-catching plays on texture, and impressive versatility, these statement plaits add an edge to any look without sacrificing practicality.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Definition of plait
Verb
  • 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
Definition of plaiting
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of platting

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