WEAVE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

weave

verb

ˈwēv

Definition of weave

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

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as in to insert

to scatter or set here and there among other things a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth

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as in to duck

to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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Recent Examples of weave Both art forms weave several different elements into a harmonious, thematic whole. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 As a thread weaving through the story’s theme, sequels are a massive topic of discussion, the formula explained by Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy) at length. — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026 There is little hiding from rugby’s complicated relationships that have needed to weave around MND. — Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The period war epic, confidently backed for some $14 million, elegantly weaves three gay narratives from different periods that all elicit deep emotion. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weave

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Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
And weighty ropes—the sort that might be used to moor a boat—are braided with chains and arranged on the ground in the form of a curving river.

— Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of braid

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Now, Neal and the rest of the Khoslas have inserted themselves into that community as the fourth ownership group in franchise history.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation is inconsistent, snake-bitten or insert your description here.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of insert

Verb

People forced to duck TikTokers and TMZ don’t want to expose every aspect of their incomes and daily lives to strangers, then live somewhere where everyone knows everyone’s business.

— Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026
Paxton has so far failed to hold large campaign events and is ducking debates.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of duck

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As our journey continues, the road twists through apocalyptic terrain until, out of nowhere, life reappears.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Kubrick honed his signature style and attention to detail here in a film that’s constantly twisting and turning, intent on knocking its audience off their feet.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of twist

Verb

Consider your dishwasher’s caddy size and layout; mix handle directions or use an upper rack for knives.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
By taking stem cells from a host’s own body and encouraging them to differentiate before mixing them with a commercially available, soluble matrix gel, researchers may have cracked the most critical problems in the transplant process.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

The brothers also may have wanted to dodge questions regarding rumors about a new tour, with the band posting cryptic teasers on social media the past several days.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
See how that changes if Miami can dodge the upset, the pratfall, and heads 8-0 to South Bend.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of dodge

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In a medium bowl or spouted glass measuring cup, whisk together the cream, egg, and almond extract until well blended.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
With his job potentially at stake, Greg Vanney must quickly blend diverse personalities, languages and playing styles over the final 10 games of the regular season.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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