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
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Training almost 30 hairstylists across NY, NJ, DC, and LA, investing in painless hair braiding doesn’t end with just the braider.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Make this fun fall porch ornament by braiding yarn to make thicker strands.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
There will also be food, hair braiding and face painting, plus free back-to-school supplies and surprise giveaways for all ages.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Training almost 30 hairstylists across NY, NJ, DC, and LA, investing in painless hair braiding doesn’t end with just the braider.
—Essence, 31 July 2025
Verb
For a more in-the-moment experience, check out massages, henna, hair braiding and face painting.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Make this fun fall porch ornament by braiding yarn to make thicker strands.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braiding
Noun
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Specifically, Tigray braids—AKA Albaso braids, Tigray lines, or Ethiopian lines—are characterized by fine cornrows fanning out towards the back and sides into a voluminous, downward flowing coif at the back.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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This spray aims to prevent breakage and ease tension during the braid takedown process by adding softness so hair can easily slide through knots and detangle much faster.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The debate over lasting solutions reveals the complexity of how criminal organizations have grown so powerful, weaving themselves into nearly every layer of Brazilian society over time.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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What results is a familiar historical drama, weaving together many various characters in the buildup to the climactic courtroom showdown.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In saying all of this, the Taylor Swift penchant for plaits goes way back.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Nov. 2025
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To complete the ensemble, braid your hair into two plaits and tie them with baby blue bows at the ends.—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Braiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braiding. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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