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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The style is achieved using pre-curled synthetic braiding hair.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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And because of it, braiding is only getting more personal.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Platting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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