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
Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Her hair was styled in braids affixed into an intricate updo accentuated with a diamond clip and face-framing strands.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The actor wore an oxblood double-breasted suit from Louis Vuitton, while his mom, Donna Jordan, wore an elegant custom black ensemble with gray braids and curls.
—Essence, 5 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
Maya Mamushi — one of Sayaka’s Harajuku Stars teammates — put her hands on her hips to film a clip for CNN, and, with blue braids whipping around, unleashed a roundhouse kick inches from our photojournalist’s face.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
King’s braids were likely the work of hair artist Jennifer Wood, also known as Natural Hollywood online.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
G'ra Asim
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Her hair was styled in braids affixed into an intricate updo accentuated with a diamond clip and face-framing strands.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The actor wore an oxblood double-breasted suit from Louis Vuitton, while his mom, Donna Jordan, wore an elegant custom black ensemble with gray braids and curls.
—Essence, 5 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
Maya Mamushi — one of Sayaka’s Harajuku Stars teammates — put her hands on her hips to film a clip for CNN, and, with blue braids whipping around, unleashed a roundhouse kick inches from our photojournalist’s face.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
King’s braids were likely the work of hair artist Jennifer Wood, also known as Natural Hollywood online.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
In her stunning debut, The Waterbearers, Sasha braids the stories of three generations of Black single mothers—her grandmother, her mother, and herself—with portraits of leading Black women figures in American culture.
—G'ra Asim
september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
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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Susanne Hammel-Sawyer weaves a basket.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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An undercurrent of nostalgia weaves throughout his 30-year discography.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Satin ribbon laces, a ruched tongue, and blush pink suede play nicely against Puma’s classic sporty silhouette.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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The boot is also lined with leather and comes with 100 percent recycled PET boot laces.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Owned for 20 years by singer-songwriter and producer Linda Perry, this vehicle is powered by a 350ci V8 engine with a 4-speed manual transmission and is finished in black with white Le Mans stripes, a black interior and a black convertible top.—
Meredith G. White,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Licensed nail technician Ari shows how to elevate a classic burgundy, pairing a matte base with sleek, glossy stripes.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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