wove 1 of 2

variants or weaved
Definition of wovenext
past tense of weave
1
as in twisted
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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3
as in ducked
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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woven

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verb (2)

variants or weaved
past participle of weave

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Recent Examples of wove
Verb
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 And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way. ABC News, 29 July 2026 For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky. Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The motorcycle weaved in and out of traffic and split lanes on the highway. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 In his speech after the tour, Trump weaved between his own administration’s work while returning to lessons drawn from Roosevelt’s life, recounting stories of bravery during Roosevelt’s time in the West and as president. Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders. Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade. Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Servers in bright cobalt-blue Milagro shirts weaved through the dining room carrying platters of sliders, french fries, and bowls of Caesar salad. Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
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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 And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way. ABC News, 29 July 2026 For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky. Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The motorcycle weaved in and out of traffic and split lanes on the highway. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 In his speech after the tour, Trump weaved between his own administration’s work while returning to lessons drawn from Roosevelt’s life, recounting stories of bravery during Roosevelt’s time in the West and as president. Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Servers in bright cobalt-blue Milagro shirts weaved through the dining room carrying platters of sliders, french fries, and bowls of Caesar salad. Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026 Brunson rose for a deep three-pointer that misfired, but Anunoby weaved through traffic and tipped the ball in for a one-point lead to secure the win. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Levinson weaved the footage into early portions of Sunday night’s episode, when Rue is remembering parts of her life and her younger self, including her friendship with Fez. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wove
Verb
  • Serving at 3-1, 15-30, Michelsen twisted a forehand way off the court.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Slicing across the pavement, the aircraft struck several vehicles – including one left flipped onto its side and twisted into an arc not unlike the tail fin logo – before sliding to a fiery stop just shy of a parking lot filled with dozens of cars.
    Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Alice’s revelation is interspersed with her conversation with Catherine.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Wails and moans of grief interspersed the chanting, until the small coffin was lowered into the grave.
    Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In another fun moment, Reese was talking to the media after the tight win over Italy and Clark ducked past her, apologizing for interrupting her interviews.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of standing up for her player, Stephanie White ducked behind a wall of corporate word salad.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And weighty ropes—the sort that might be used to moor a boat—are braided with chains and arranged on the ground in the form of a curving river.
    Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 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
Verb
  • The Jayhawks mixed their straight rushes with blitzes for their fast, experienced defense.
    PJ Green September 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
  • However, Marks does offer GHK-Cu both as a serum and cream and occasionally as an injection, usually mixed with other peptides aimed at tissue repair and inflammation.
    Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Perlis’ portrait of the county at the height of the decade suggests a region that had escaped — or at least refused to look at — the worst of America’s turmoil.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Sousa escaped a bases loaded jam in the sixth inducing an inning-ending double play by Nolan Arenado.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The partnership between two outsiders clawing their way in, joined by an equally canny journalist played by Claire Foy, comes to shape Fleet Street, the London thoroughfare where scribblers plied their trade, in Lamb’s and Murdoch’s images.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The lakes are medieval peat diggings that were flooded by rising seas in the 14th century, and long plied by cargo boats known as wherries.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ordonez alleges he was kidnapped by two people who threatened him, blindfolded him, had weapons and inserted a syringe into his neck.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few small crumbs attached, 17 to 19 minutes.
    Torie Cox, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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