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
Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Rogers is described as a Black girl, about 3 feet tall, with a thin build, brown eyes and brown hair worn in braids.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
In her hair, red and white lacy ribbons threaded through two braids in an Indigenous Mexican hairstyle.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Dozens of hair extensions—including artificial and natural braids—may contain synthetic chemicals that are a health and environmental hazard, a new study shows.
—Aude Konan, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
On the other end of the room was a half-naked DeMarcus Lawrence, goggles atop his braids, phone in one hand, Lombardi Trophy in the other.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
At her Sicily wedding, bride Luisa Beccaria had her curly hair tied back with two rows of braids that came together with another braid down her back.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Formulated with natural ingredients such as shea butter, oils, and extracts to hydrate, define, and protect hair, these products work well for braids, wash-and-gos, and twist-outs.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Rogers is described as a Black girl, about 3 feet tall, with a thin build, brown eyes and brown hair worn in braids.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
In her hair, red and white lacy ribbons threaded through two braids in an Indigenous Mexican hairstyle.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Her dark hair was in long, thin braids and framed her friendly face.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Dozens of hair extensions—including artificial and natural braids—may contain synthetic chemicals that are a health and environmental hazard, a new study shows.
—Aude Konan, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
On the other end of the room was a half-naked DeMarcus Lawrence, goggles atop his braids, phone in one hand, Lombardi Trophy in the other.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
At her Sicily wedding, bride Luisa Beccaria had her curly hair tied back with two rows of braids that came together with another braid down her back.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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As the play weaves through time, the focuses on the actions done for the benefit of Joe’s family, and his wife Kate’s moral compass, creating brutal conflicts.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The eight-part show written by Pickett from Drama Republic (Riot Women, One Day) is set in the heart of Tudor England against the backdrop of Anne Boleyn’s arrest and weaves royal scandal with rural struggle.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The design features artisanal raw edges and hide laces as well.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Look for oversize or sneaker-like laces, pale colors like white or baby pink, and pointed toes for an instant refresh.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Plus, though last year’s obsession with polka dots hasn’t completely died down, eye-catching horizontal stripes are threatening to dethrone spots as the pattern du jour.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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For virtually all economists, regardless of their political stripes, this attribution marks a man as an enemy and puts a target on his back.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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