as in braiding
to form into a braid
plat yarn into a cord
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Recent Examples of platting
On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.
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Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platting
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But even as research about these chemicals mounts, business continues as usual in many hair braiding shops across the country.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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While she was eventually grandfathered in, she was barred from teaching braiding to others.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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We were passed by four out-of-control Harley bikers going 80-90 mph, weaving in and out of steadily moving traffic, while illegally passing cars on the right shoulder for miles.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Combining his team and their content with Paramount+ is not the same as weaving Showtime into Paramount+ or moving FX over to Hulu.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Platting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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