weave

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 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 The choreographer Annie-B Parson weaves her dancers through the action, adding energy and grace without ever slowing the plot. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025 History and cultural pride were woven into every stitch. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025 Chloé, Zimmermann, and Jacquemus, among others, showed raffia handbags; Gucci and Michael Kors wove the stuff into actual garments; Tommy Hilfiger even turned it into baseball caps. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 May 2025 That’s where the idea of woven came in—not just as a visual theme with so much design potential, but also as a powerful metaphor for our strength. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for weave
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  • There, with help from her mom, the UC San Diego student applied the finishing touches to her tribal regalia and hair — the latter braided, banded and decorated with real otter skins — in anticipation of the day’s events.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • At roughly the same time the Pelican State was creating a braiding license, Mississippian Melony Armstrong was fighting against her state’s requirement that braiders get 3,200 hours of training that didn’t include braiding as a subject.
    Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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  • The device is inserted via the jugular vein and interfaces with the motor cortex.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Those who opt for implants could receive $75 at the time it is inserted, $100 six months after and $125 one year later.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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  • Sure enough, within minutes of ducking into the foliage, our heroes hear an eerie whistling and see torches in the darkness.
    Noel Murray, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • After giving Harry some crap for previously ducking him, Donnie patches the call through to Kat's private jet.
    EW.com, EW.com, 11 May 2025
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  • Easiest-Ever Pasta Salad Twisty Is Optimal Our favorite short shapes tend to be twisted, like rotini, fusilli, or cavatappi.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
  • And in nearly every major legislative hurdle, including clinching the vote that made Johnson speaker, Trump has personally gotten involved to twist arms in the final moments.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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  • These elements mix humor and gravity into a rich, dynamic scene on a wooden panel that’s roughly four feet tall.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
  • Amend the Soil Before planting, enrich the soil by mixing in organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure to improve texture, aeration, and nutrient availability.
    Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
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  • But for now Illinois has dodged two major budgetary bullets.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • Miss Manners: What’s the best way to dodge a fishy hug?
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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  • The formulation blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract to keep the skin hydrated and radiant but never oily.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 May 2025
  • This traveling show blends smoke, elixirs, potions, bubbles, cauldrons, alcohol and mocktails for a unique drinking engagement.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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  • The niche, expensive flagship Android phone continues the design language of previous Xperia devices, while combining the prowess of Sony's various hardware brands, from its Bravia TV and Alpha camera teams to the Walkman music department.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 17 May 2025
  • Cute, kitschy items are a staple of East Asian culture, and Asian discount stores like Miniso and Daiso, which combined have hundreds of locations in the US, sell highly coveted blind box toys for under $5.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025

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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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