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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Hard not to call to mind the heavily creased face of a Native American man (who turned out to be Italian) in that public service ad against littering—hair in braids, a tear running down his stoic cheek.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The video, which now has over one million views, shows Cochran speaking with her daughter (who sported an adorable KPop Demon Hunters braid) about their plans for Halloween.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Astronomers have unveiled the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way ever created, offering a sprawling cosmic panorama that reveals supernova remnants, stellar nurseries, pulsars and the intricate glow of gas and dust weaving through our galaxy’s heart.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while that's true, the show is also its own beast, deviating greatly from King's story by weaving in military intrigue, spycraft, and Native American mythology.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 2025.
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