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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The changing image in the mirror, bald patches emerging overnight, the braids that connected to your heritage no longer being an option, and the fear of it never coming back are just a small glimpse into what someone might go through.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Love her veil/mask, love the eye makeup, love the pivot from the pigtail braids.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Whether worked into braids or smoothed over a fresh blowout, this oil delivers lasting nourishment while looking right at home in its sculptural, vanity-ready bottle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
The image on Facebook of a girl with long braids being handcuffed by a deputy immediately caught Jennifer Mitchell's attention.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 30 Aug. 2025
As a teenager, Williams was infamously penalized by an umpire at the 1999 Australian Open for her choice to wear beaded braids after some fell onto the court.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
From updos and goddess braids to locs and short Afro hairstyles, there are endless cute natural hairstyles to wear while embracing natural curls.
—Ashley Alese Edwards, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Eli in blonde Viking braids with a purple chalice?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The changing image in the mirror, bald patches emerging overnight, the braids that connected to your heritage no longer being an option, and the fear of it never coming back are just a small glimpse into what someone might go through.
—Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Love her veil/mask, love the eye makeup, love the pivot from the pigtail braids.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Whether worked into braids or smoothed over a fresh blowout, this oil delivers lasting nourishment while looking right at home in its sculptural, vanity-ready bottle.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
The image on Facebook of a girl with long braids being handcuffed by a deputy immediately caught Jennifer Mitchell's attention.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 30 Aug. 2025
As a teenager, Williams was infamously penalized by an umpire at the 1999 Australian Open for her choice to wear beaded braids after some fell onto the court.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
From updos and goddess braids to locs and short Afro hairstyles, there are endless cute natural hairstyles to wear while embracing natural curls.
—Ashley Alese Edwards, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braids
Verb
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Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Our team keeps an eye out for summer-weight fabrics like gauzy cotton, airy linens, and waffle weaves that are designed to feel breathable.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Featuring that familiar lacing system but takes a twist with the laces starting at the heel designed to be tied around the ankles like a pointe shoe — the shoe follows its name.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This shoe’s low-profile Dual Li2 dials ratchet up a snug fit, outperforming older BOA systems and even laces.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sky Control divides the glass panel into nine individually changeable segments, or stripes.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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