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
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Her waist-length braids were styled in a half-updo.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
When you Google, the first person who comes up is a dead paleontologist, followed by a dead actor, followed by an Instagram account of a very young person with excellent braids.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Varsha is a pretty, cherubic girl with nut-brown eyes, short black braids and a sparkling smile that lights up her whole face.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
With their red, white, and black Washington Township High School shirts and their hair in braids and ponytails, they could easily have been headed to a workout.
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Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.
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Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Her waist-length braids were styled in a half-updo.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
When you Google, the first person who comes up is a dead paleontologist, followed by a dead actor, followed by an Instagram account of a very young person with excellent braids.
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Varsha is a pretty, cherubic girl with nut-brown eyes, short black braids and a sparkling smile that lights up her whole face.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
With their red, white, and black Washington Township High School shirts and their hair in braids and ponytails, they could easily have been headed to a workout.
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Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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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The ultra-fine plaits falling past the shoulders give this look a sleek, understated finish.
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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.
Verb
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Father Joseph Balikuddembe, a young priest, weaves down the aisle for communion, depositing wafers on the nuns' lips.
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Created in collaboration with Misfit House founder Monica Stewart and Sun House Children’s clothing designer Hollis McFadden, Tassel House Textiles weaves together nature motifs and historical palettes for a collection that adds instant patina.
Noun
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The designer created the boots in a Derby version with laces and a Chelsea boot.
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Both the toe and ankle straps can be easily adjusted to create a secure fit, so there’s no need to fuss over buckles or laces.
Noun
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Made from a travel-friendly fabric, these pull-on pants with a drawstring waist come in stripes and prints that would inspire me to get dressed.
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This rollneck style from Gap comes in a variety of fun colors—and even stripes—so your outfits still feel fresh and exciting.
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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