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
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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
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Every day, Shakil Khan weaves his bike through the relentless traffic of Dhaka, delivering items and ferrying passengers across the city.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
This legal environment is ground level, stylish and sexy, weaving the personal stories of the main characters with propulsive defence and prosecution.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The videos of the incident, both from onboard Colapinto’s car and a slow-motion shot of the Argentine somehow weaving around Lawson, did the rounds on social media in the days that followed.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Authorities say Jesus Briceno Carrillo, 31, weaved into oncoming traffic, passed cars on the shoulder, and sped past three schools during dismissal before deputies caught him on a dead‑end road.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
This legal environment is ground level, stylish and sexy, weaving the personal stories of the main characters with propulsive defence and prosecution.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The videos of the incident, both from onboard Colapinto’s car and a slow-motion shot of the Argentine somehow weaving around Lawson, did the rounds on social media in the days that followed.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Authorities say Jesus Briceno Carrillo, 31, weaved into oncoming traffic, passed cars on the shoulder, and sped past three schools during dismissal before deputies caught him on a dead‑end road.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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A number of studies in recent months have revealed many popular braiding hair products include dangerous chemicals and carcinogens.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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If the Citrus Bowl taught Orlando to host football, Tinker Field taught it how sports can braid together the city’s entertainment, economics, and social history.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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He was lifted from the game without recording an out, only to get re-inserted in the second inning to complete two scoreless innings.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Selling Garland was less about his abilities as an individual contributor and less about ducking his no-move clause, which kicks in on July 1, and more about Vancouver leaning into leaguewide interest in Garland and cleaning up its books overall with an eye toward long-term planning.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Post videos of catching them ducking in Statehouse hallways.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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All were active in Los Angeles — Williams, for instance, was a pivotal designer on the LAX Theme Building — and Smith interlaces decorative flourishes in varying styles that twist around one another to work up the Legacy Tower’s pointed spheres.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Learning about dinosaurs feels like science mixed with fantasy.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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In another shallow bowl, mix the quinoa, salt, pepper, paprika and avocado oil.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Travelers who have braved the buffet at 9 in the morning have likely had to dodge busy foot traffic while browsing selections.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump, when pressed, dodges the issue of war aims by pointing to the excellence of the military.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The annual march, which winds 3 miles through the city’s picturesque historic district, draws tens of thousands of revelers and blends the best parts of a family reunion and football tailgate.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Spring 2026 is leaning into maintenance color trends, from rooty blondes to ‘quiet silver’ gray-blending techniques.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Maintaining low loss becomes critical when combining many lasers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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North Korea’s often-wild rhetoric, combined with nuclear weapons development, adds further international frictions.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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