PLIES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

plies 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of ply

as in exerts

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively she plied all of her charm and intelligence to convince everyone to volunteer as tutors

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of ply

as in weaves

to cause to twine about one another two single yarns were plied together to get the fabric that smooth, firm feel

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Canada will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the country’s biggest soccer star, Alphonso Davies, currently plies his trade in the Bundesliga, playing for powerhouse Bayern Munich. — Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Set Nefru, which plies the Nile. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2025

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This serves as the White House's central argument against the latest rate hike, while underscoring that Federal Reserve policy exerts asymmetric impacts across different global economies under current conditions.

— , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Even for a famous masterpiece, the Bayeux Tapestry exerts an unusually powerful hold over the professionals who work with it.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of exerts

Verb

As in the novel, Clarissa weaves two seemingly disparate narratives — one about a wealthy woman, the other about a soldier with PTSD — into one story about fate, existentialism, and time.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Intricate leather weaves reinterpreted the brand’s classic bags and shoes, while denim, crystal embroidery and ostrich-effect materials added pizzazz to the lineup.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of weaves

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The final design uses a carbon fiber frame with a central battery and eight arms supporting the motors and propellers.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
The main restaurant uses 70 percent local suppliers, and the hotel’s water supply is harnessed from rainwater tanks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

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These histories can be claimed for any site-specific artwork located in an outdoor setting, though their relevance applies differently from one example to another.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
But again, this only applies if your flight is delayed by more than by more than three hours domestically or six hours internationally.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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