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
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
These braids are nice and long, adding body and movement to her look.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 June 2026
High Definition Hair Design Salon and Academy focuses on hair care, including scalp and hair treatments, and styling, including extensions, braids, silk pressing, lock and twist, Roche said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Boho braids quickly became ubiquitous, offering the same undone appeal that made faux locs and freeform styles so beloved.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In seconds, their faces seem to transform, all from pulling back those braids by their temples.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The tight braids trailed over the left of her head before forming a double loop and running back toward the forest of curls behind her.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
After curing, clip the garlic leaves off hardneck garlic varieties and store the bulbs in mesh bags, or twist softneck garlic leaves into braids for hanging.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
One of the girls has braids and was wearing a black coat and red shirt, another wore a pink bonnet and black shirt, and the third wore a white shirt.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
These braids are nice and long, adding body and movement to her look.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 June 2026
High Definition Hair Design Salon and Academy focuses on hair care, including scalp and hair treatments, and styling, including extensions, braids, silk pressing, lock and twist, Roche said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Boho braids quickly became ubiquitous, offering the same undone appeal that made faux locs and freeform styles so beloved.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In seconds, their faces seem to transform, all from pulling back those braids by their temples.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The tight braids trailed over the left of her head before forming a double loop and running back toward the forest of curls behind her.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
After curing, clip the garlic leaves off hardneck garlic varieties and store the bulbs in mesh bags, or twist softneck garlic leaves into braids for hanging.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Verb
The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
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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Based on the size of the plaits, knotless braids can be styled into beautiful updos, woven together to make even larger braids, or left out, flowing down your back.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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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
Verb
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First released in May 2026 as a single ahead of her next album Whiskey & Hemingway, the song effortlessly weaves traditional American country elements with the singer's El Salvadoran heritage.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The tour begins at Dos Lokos in Westport, crosses the state line to Cortadito Cuban Cafe in Kansas City, Kansas, weaves to Tacos Valentina in the Crossroads, Union Station and back to party at the Mexican sports bar.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The shoe style includes a barbed wire design on the foxing, canvas uppers, cotton laces and Travis Barker logo detailing on the heel and tongue.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The heel is adorned with jewels for a little sparkle every stride, while typical string laces are replaced with a sheer bow that instantly makes every outfit a little more romantic.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Sacramento consistently ranks among the most diverse cities in the country, and that applies across all stripes.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Romanstii Knitted Collared Shirt Coming in at just $37, the Romanstii Knitted Collard Shirt takes distinctive Anthropologie stripes and combines them with the season’s trending polo style to create an elevated, cozy staple every wardrobe needs.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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