PLEACHING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

pleaching

verb

present participle of pleach

as in braiding

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Roksanda’s Spring 2027 collection is inspired in large part by textile sculptor Françoise Grossen, whose designs incorporated a lot of dramatic knotting and braiding.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Braids and the Bonds of Sisterhood The act of braiding each other’s hair throughout history is what Gibson calls an intimate one.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

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On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.

— 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, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026

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By April 2026, the president's net economic approval rating was plying depths last seen under President Joe Biden amid the aftermath of the pandemic, when the country was facing high inflation and elevated unemployment.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
There is speculation, too, that Balenciaga, where creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli is plying his couture chops and returning the brand to its roots, might also be facing some changes.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Other toothbrushes have aimed to kill bacteria in a more direct, localized fashion by weaving antibacterial agents into their bristles.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
That decision also gave Al Mahmood an opportunity to root the film more firmly in the UAE, weaving local instruments, clothing and even songs playing with the names of different fish into the story.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

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