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
Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Franklin’s work follows a 2025 Consumer Reports study, which made the rounds on social media last year after finding carcinogens in 10 synthetic braiding hair extensions.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
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Noun
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
Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
A number of studies in recent months have revealed many popular braiding hair products include dangerous chemicals and carcinogens.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Franklin’s work follows a 2025 Consumer Reports study, which made the rounds on social media last year after finding carcinogens in 10 synthetic braiding hair extensions.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braiding
Noun
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When my older kids get off the bus in the afternoon and ask to help braid or brush the dough with egg yolk or shake on some everything but the bagel seasoning.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The poem tells the story of the seduction of a sixteen-year-old girl by the watermonster, a mythical figure, weaving together themes of place, identity, trauma, and transformation.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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The mopeds and similar modes of transportation have become notorious in Boston, often weaving through traffic and lining up outside of popular takeout spots.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
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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