PLEACHING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

pleaching

verb

present participle of pleach

as in braiding

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Recalling her childhood memories of playing with Barbie dolls, Cyrus remembered braiding their hair and changing their outfits.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option.

— Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026

Definition of braiding

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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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The 6-foot-2 goalkeeper has been plying his craft professionally for nearly two decades, having bounced around to nine different club teams in the process.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
These challenges are why solar sails aren't yet plying the vastness of space.

— Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 31 May 2026

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At the time of the crash, Pace’s vehicle was allegedly weaving in and out of lanes at speeds above 90 miles per hour.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Beyond weaving the pivotal Osage leader Governor Joe into the script, the production team constructed an entire Osage village, alongside the specific lodge where the meeting took place.

— Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

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