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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
Their programs this season intentionally build on the Maia and Alex of before but weave in a deeper appreciation of their Asian American heritage and their roles as ambassadors of the sport and their culture.
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Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Other footage from the capital showed cars driving breathtakingly close to areas hit by the strikes, weaving around huge pits of fire and debris.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
But what if there are ways to realistically and intentionally weave the seven principles of Kwanzaa into our daily lives?
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
The Bend in the River weaves unpredictably between the three films, the narrative – like a river flowing – assembled with the very considerable assistance of editor Jeff Malmberg.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Other footage from the capital showed cars driving breathtakingly close to areas hit by the strikes, weaving around huge pits of fire and debris.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
But what if there are ways to realistically and intentionally weave the seven principles of Kwanzaa into our daily lives?
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
The Bend in the River weaves unpredictably between the three films, the narrative – like a river flowing – assembled with the very considerable assistance of editor Jeff Malmberg.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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The longest layers of Hadid's hair have been braided in two low pigtails, with the shortest layers left loose for a bit of shagginess.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even with the addition of other richly nourishing oils, this firm-hold finishing tool is ideal for creating updo styles and can also serve as a foundation before braiding.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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For a mayor confronting rising rents, strained public transit, public safety concerns, and looming budget pressures, inserting himself into a volatile geopolitical dispute appears, at best, a distraction from the immediate work of governing.—
Francisco Marte,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some encouraged me to insert myself into the pages of reformist newspapers, where all literary debates in pre-internet Iran took place.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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In winter, visitors like to duck in from the cold to sample wines at many of the Old Mission Peninsula's wineries, sipping warm reds and dry whites while watching the sun set over frozen Lake Michigan.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, New York’s leaders may choose to duck the hard choices for now.—
Andrew Rein,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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On his only reception of the game, Kittle’s foot was twisted awkwardly on a tackle by Philadelphia safety Marcus Epps.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Shouldn’t even be that hard to sharpen the blasted thing, let alone twist it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Munich's answer to serious business mixed with Oktoberfest celebration.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The nominees for the 62nd annual Cinema Audio Society highlight the outstanding contributions of sound mixers, recognizing excellence in the specialized craft of sound mixing for both motion pictures and television.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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The new game broadens the familiar train-dodging formula into a larger, explorable world while keeping the fast pace that helped the franchise dominate mobile charts for years.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Barring legislation, which is not likely, the industry will either dodge the caps entirely or be forced to offer concessions, similar to how Trump dealt with the pharmaceutical industry, Wolfe Research analysts led by Tobin Marcus said Tuesday in a note.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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The forthcoming graphic novel — a collaboration between comic book writer Rodney Barnes, artist Jason Shawn Alexander and Shaggy himself — spins a supernatural adventure that blends history, fantasy, music and suspense.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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This sweet and savory white cheddar is blended with cranberries and chipotle peppers.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This cave-aged, cow’s milk cheese is described as combining a smooth creaminess with a bold, cheddary tang.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Darcy Kuemper played nearly a period before sustaining an injury and giving way to Anton Forsberg, combining for 33 saves.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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