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 Following the mini concert, attendees dispersed across the property, gathering around a massive outdoor fireplace and weaving through the home’s stylish interiors. — Vogue, 6 July 2026 Dolin skillfully weaves these accounts and other materials into a compelling narrative. — Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026 Some riders gallivant and whoosh past bystanders, weaving in and out and putting surrounding passersby on edge. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Watch groups of teenagers on scooters and electric bikes weave through pedestrians. — Jonathan Beaton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for weave

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Beyond actual braiding techniques, your styling options are also virtually endless.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026
South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of braid

Verb

The launch materials are full of claymation selfies, custom postcards, and pets inserted into famous paintings.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Unlike conventional launches that depend on nearby naval vessels or coastal infrastructure, the new method allows crews to insert an uncrewed boat directly into contested or hard-to-reach waters.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Definition of insert

Verb

The route is winding and rolling, ducking inland through forest and prairie before curving back to hug the lake’s shoreline, with lots of turnoffs to stop and take in the views.

— Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026
But even if that route is taken, the Pacers would still have to make a waiver or cost-cutting move at some point before opening night in order to duck the first apron.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of duck

Verb

When the Bosnian defender planted his right leg below Balogun’s right foot, the American inadvertently stomped on his right ankle, twisting it awkwardly.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Pimiento cheese is a Southern classic, and this dip adds a couple twists to impress at any gathering.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of twist

Verb

This includes nods for variety special (pre-recorded), sound mixing for a variety series or special, directing for a variety special, picture editing for variety programming, and technical direction and camerawork for a special.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The drinks are prepared like instant coffee, can be made hot or cold, and mixed with milk or water.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

Without superpowers or magic to fall back on, heroes had to rely on little more than implausible levels of ingenuity and resilience, a capacity to dodge bullets/laser fire, and a gift for making the right quip at the right time.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 July 2026
But Hawaii has largely dodged the insurance crisis that has engulfed the mainland, with premiums near the national average and a 2% decrease projected this year by Insurify.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of dodge

Verb

The architect designed almost 170 custom wood furnishings for the house in a style that blended harmoniously with the architecture.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Starting out in the early days of the pandemic, Stickler, now 31, built her brand on blending humor and heart.

— Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of blend

Verb

The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Increasingly the two are combined into multi-orbit networks, with room for operators old and new — from Viasat to Astranis.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of combine

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