pleaching

Definition of pleachingnext
present participle of pleach

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleaching
Verb
  • Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
  • It was founded by Maeve Heim, who grew up working in her mother’s African braiding salon.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Although by this point Garrison had already been plying the slammer trade for several years, Alfortish wasn’t shy about offering him tactical advice.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Several acts who have been plying their musical craft since the 1960s and are still performing well over half a century later are visiting Connecticut this week.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Now the Catalan viol virtuoso returns to Zellerbach Hall with a program featuring his Hespèrion XXI and nearly three dozen international musicians in a concert weaving a range of musical traditions.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Until this point, they were restricted to weaving their way through city streets.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Pleaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleaching. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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