as in weaves
to form into a braid
they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets
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Recent Examples of braids
Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The rapper—whose straight black hair reached the hem of her sleek minidress—sat down with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who sported medieval-princess blond braids and waves.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Rayanne Wild and chaotic, a loyal best friend known for messy braids, thrift-store chic, and ‘90s teenage rebellion.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
Kim shared a glowing photo of her smiley second daughter admiring her braids in the mirror.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Obama wore her hair in a combination of thin braids and loose curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The rapper—whose straight black hair reached the hem of her sleek minidress—sat down with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who sported medieval-princess blond braids and waves.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Rayanne Wild and chaotic, a loyal best friend known for messy braids, thrift-store chic, and ‘90s teenage rebellion.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
Kim shared a glowing photo of her smiley second daughter admiring her braids in the mirror.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Obama wore her hair in a combination of thin braids and loose curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braids
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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The train weaves through tall mountains and lush green jungle—ferns, bromeliads and plenty of green foliage consume the right-hand side of the train.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Or, take Highway 101 through Hopland and Ukiah to Highway 20, which weaves through stunning forests on its way west toward the coast and Fort Bragg.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For women, the Ona Avenue Alpine Boot and the Joan Frwd Cozy Lux add touches of femininity and opulence with ribbon laces and gold hardware.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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Going up the tongue, symmetrical laces and a midfoot ghillie encourage additional forgiveness.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With three horizontal stripes dyed into her hair, each layer represents a year of the new life Liu is finally happy to put on display.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Soft sneakers are having a huge moment, both on and off of the runway, with designers like Dries Van Noten, Prada, and Jacquemus leveraging stripes and satin to create a derby-like effect.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Refinery29,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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