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 Entertainment Tonight correspondent Emily Curl will introduce the package, weaving in interviews and on-location interviews from the newsmagazine’s 45-year library of episodes. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 Season two will also weave in the storylines from book five, Role Model, whose plot runs concurrently with The Long Game‘s timeline. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Best fastened onto the ball and weaved past three defenders to create a sensational piece of magic. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 What’s often lost, however, is the Wachowskis’ deft scripting — their ability to create new worlds and weave complicated mythologies while delivering pure popcorn thrills at every turn. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weave

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Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of braid

Verb

Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Bake, rotating the pan after 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of insert

Verb

The masked person, carrying a distinctive blue plaid backpack, was last seen ducking into SEPTA’s Suburban Station.

— Madison Lambert, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
An aftershock that struck during an interview Tuesday prompted Vincentius Rano and his wife to instinctively duck and cover their heads.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of duck

Verb

Laws and elections can quickly shift the balance of power in the game, and the rules can be subverted or twisted to your advantage through the deft deployment of crushing bureaucracy.

— Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
After the blow, Arellano appears to get on top of Hackett, who is still struggling and appears to be trying to twist off of her stomach, the video shows.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of twist

Verb

The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
The result is a lightweight, hydrating formula that can be mixed on the move, minus the mess.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

Because the sites are generally located at least 100 feet away from any trails, visiting them can require bushwhacking through swampy terrain or dense undergrowth, dodging branches and the occasional cobweb.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The movie sees that trap coming and dodges it by the skin of its teeth.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of dodge

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Trusted by senior executives for her insight and strategic clarity, Sharifa blends cultural fluency with cutting-edge program design.

— Big Think, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2026
The play blends fact, memory, and theatrical imagination, offering a glimpse into the creative forces behind one of the most influential works in American theater.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of blend

Verb

Brooks says advances in engineering, hardware, and access to massive datasets – combined with the incredible amount of money in tech, meant AI innovation could take off.

— Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The lunch and dinner menu is a window onto the Mediterranean, harmoniously combining the fruits of the land and the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

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