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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
Mainoo himself was off-colour against Newcastle, unable to connect play and weave through tight spaces as fans have come to expect.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The book’s primary characters are fictional, but many names (CPS, Bennett) are not, and the narrative itself weaves in actual texts and emails that flew between real participants.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The puck went wide to Makar, who weaved from below the goal line into the slot to score off a far-side wrister.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Sinead Gorey and Keburia stood out for weaving elements of military regalia into their designs, lending a sense of structure and ceremonial edge to their collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The book’s primary characters are fictional, but many names (CPS, Bennett) are not, and the narrative itself weaves in actual texts and emails that flew between real participants.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The puck went wide to Makar, who weaved from below the goal line into the slot to score off a far-side wrister.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Sinead Gorey and Keburia stood out for weaving elements of military regalia into their designs, lending a sense of structure and ceremonial edge to their collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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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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Franklin’s work follows a 2025 Consumer Reports study, which made the rounds on social media last year after finding carcinogens in 10 synthetic braiding hair extensions.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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One of my favorite ways to use pool noodles is to insert some flexible spa tubing inside the hole of a few noodles to create a giant archway.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bill would for the first time insert the Legislature — which is composed of laypeople, not medical experts, Keller noted — as a body responsible for approving which vaccines, drugs or treatments Idahoans can access.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Video from the scene shows law enforcement officers running toward the scene as people duck for cover.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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While trying to duck under the very first beam in the very first challenge at the marooning, Bruce banged and bloodied his head, suffering a concussion.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tanyka’s lower jaw twisted outward from back to front.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Simply mix 250g of low-fat quark (which contains around 20g of protein) with 40g of ground oats, half a banana as a natural binding agent and a dash of milk.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ground chicken is mixed with mild Monterey Jack cheese and a classic buffalo-style seasoning to make these flavorful meatballs.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Maas answered some, dodged others, and dropped a few hints that will fuel months of new speculation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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She was also slammed over how her department is spending the billions of dollars allocated to it by Congress and accused of dodging accountability.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The mission of Río Perdido is to have accommodations blend seamlessly into the intentionally unmanicured yet approachable habitat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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When big man Al Horford swatted away a shot in the second quarter, Nakase cracked a joke about how the veteran still had a little bounce in his game, blending the humor with her appreciation for his longevity.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Werner likes to combine these alternatives with sugar-free chia jam.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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East Bungalows boast elevated terraces with hammocks, as well as two twin-sized beds on rollers that can be combined to form a king.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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