pleated

Definition of pleatednext
past tense of pleat
as in braided
to form into a braid pleat ribbons

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Recent Examples of pleated Alba paired the heels with a crisp white button-down tucked into beige knee-length shorts, pleated through the front for shape. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleated
braided
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  • Best Rug Deals Pottery Barn’s clearance section has impressive sales on handwoven, braided, and knotted rugs in all types of styles to suit any room.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
  • It can be grown in soil or water alone and is often braided or twisted into unique shapes, such as hearts.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

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“Pleated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleated. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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