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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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
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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 The story of this sport is told inside that room — in so many ways, through the tales chiseled into those plaques and the portraits of the men who weaved those tales. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 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
  • In the classic entrepreneurial discussion, hope gets twisted a bit.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Mounds of boulder star coral, interspersed with elkhorn and staghorn, shelter Caribbean spiny lobsters and green moray eels.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Live broadcasts of the volcano’s activity show periods of complete clarity interspersed with ash emissions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Instead, Clinton ducked around the front of the aircraft to another jet parked nearby.
    Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The last ducked behind a replica stagecoach on display inside.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • Asian markets were trading mixed on Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi in positive territory, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets down.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Mazzoli shifts themes to a darker register as addiction takes hold and the music turns to electronica by DJ Blume and Lorna Dune for teenagers’ raves, mixed into the Scottish Opera Orchestra.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • On the play Dart returned, the QB escaped the pocket before finding Fields in the end zone for a leaping touchdown grab.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped.
    Terry Gross, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • 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
  • There were no global superstars, and only a couple of players at genuinely elite clubs like Benfica and Villarreal; most plied their trade well outside football’s spotlight.
    André Martin, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • As a result, the Royals inserted Luke Maile behind the plate to finish the night.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Jabbour said an endovascular cerebrospinal fluid shunt, or E-shunt, is threaded into the brain with a catheter that's inserted through the groin.
    Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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