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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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Recent Examples of weave
Maiava handed the ball to Jordan on a second-and-4 on the Trojans’ second series of the game, and the former JUCO star smoothly weaved through defenders for a 26-yard run that placed the ball at the 5-yard line.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Theater artists and storytellers perform vignettes throughout the journey, weaving historical anecdotes and local legends into the itinerary.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
In Dubbel beers, the proteins weave into a net-like membrane that makes bubbles even more durable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Also, drivers are unable to weave between traffic, according to a Michigan law.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Theater artists and storytellers perform vignettes throughout the journey, weaving historical anecdotes and local legends into the itinerary.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
In Dubbel beers, the proteins weave into a net-like membrane that makes bubbles even more durable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Also, drivers are unable to weave between traffic, according to a Michigan law.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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At her London Photocall, the root of her hair appears braided, which makes her misty texture more pieced apart.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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The cable is braided and durable.—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fatemian takes a single vegetable at a time, starting with the carrots, and works his way around the edges, inserting the veggies into the arugula so they’re partially supported by the greens.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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The full-on answers are below for each group, finally inserting the four words in each category.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In theory, a hesitation such as this shows the ace -- the defender was not ready for your play and was not sure whether to duck or not.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
31 Aug. 2025
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Some instinctively ducked, covered their classmates or followed teachers’ directions.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump has done less of this in his second term, preferring to twist arms and lobby lawmakers privately this time.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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With a 63-minute rain delay mixed into the third quarter, the Eagles outscored the Cowboys by a pedestrian 3-0 margin to walk away with a 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two Ohio men and 22 Chinese nationals are charged with trafficking drugs to mix with fentanyl and increase its strength, federal officials announced Wednesday.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson dodged the bat while fielding the grounder, but then made a high throw to second and both runners were safe.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Apple can continue raking in billions of dollars from Google while also dodging what would have likely been a daunting task affecting Apple’s most important products, from the iPhone to the Mac and iPad.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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By blending internal talent with flexible external expertise, companies can punch above their weight without bloating headcount.—
Richard Ricks,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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By combining co-creation, creator signals, and data systems, the company has built an engine for capturing information at scale and acting on it faster than rivals.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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