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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Ortiz appeared at the hearing behind glass in a custody area, wearing yellow jail clothes with her blond hair in braids, according to AP News.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026
At last night’s Academy Awards, Hollywood newcomer Chase Infiniti stepped onto the carpet wearing boho braids styled by Coree Moreno.
—Essence, 16 Mar. 2026
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
Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Ortiz appeared at the hearing behind glass in a custody area, wearing yellow jail clothes with her blond hair in braids, according to AP News.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026
At last night’s Academy Awards, Hollywood newcomer Chase Infiniti stepped onto the carpet wearing boho braids styled by Coree Moreno.
—Essence, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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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Artist Lauren Halsey recently opened a large-scale sculpture park in South Los Angeles that similarly weaves together art, public space and community programming.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 20-track LP serves as equal parts music and cinema in which Crockett weaves a tale of McLane as a cattle rustler on the run from the law who — eventually — gets his redemption.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other details include organic cotton laces and a 100 percent cork insole.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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With their dainty low-profile and ballerina-style laces, sneakerinas offer endless playful styling possibilities.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those soft stripes are seen woven sporadically throughout the fluffy look, like in her tendrils and along the crown.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Progress Pride flag adds the colors of the Trans flag to those of the traditional Pride flag, and its black-and-brown stripes represent people of color, according to the Human Rights Campaign.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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