Synonyms of weave

weave

verb

ˈwēv 

1

as in to braid

to cause to twine about one another

as they have for the past two centuries, crafters continue to weave osiers into the distinctive baskets that are the island's trademark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• braid
• twist
• blend
• ply
• intertwine
• mix
• interweave
• entwine
• writhe
• interlace
• implicate
• lace
• wreathe
• inweave
• enlace
• plait
• fuse
• intertwist
• plat
• link
• pleach
• join

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwind
• disentangle
• untangle
• uncoil
• untwine

2

as in to insert

to scatter or set here and there among other things

a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insert
• mix
• combine
• thread
• salt
• incorporate
• intersperse
• interweave
• blend
• interlace
• integrate
• alternate
• wreathe
• merge
• lace
• intermingle
• mingle
• juxtapose
• embody
• assimilate
• fuse
• amalgamate
• commingle

3

as in to duck

to move suddenly aside or to and fro

a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• duck
• dodge
• zigzag
• turn
• escape
• sidestep
• slide
• slip
• evade
• jink
• slalom
• avoid
• elude
• deflect
• parry
• skirt
• shirk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of weave

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

The 1-minute video then weaves together actual clips of Uecker, who died at age 90 in 2025 after calling Brewers games on the radio for 54 years. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

To everyone’s delight, the man weaved in some gas station humor into his speech. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Eller took a long pass from Aaron Ekblad just inside the blue line, weaved down the right side and ripped a wrist shot from the circle past Chicago goaltender Spencer Knight. — Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026