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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variants or weaved
past participle of weave

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Recent Examples of wove
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While the book is not a memoir, Murphy weaved in stories from his upbringing in Wethersfield and how the small-town neighborly feel provided him a sense of connection at a young age. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026 While the runners rolled around the far turn and headed for the wire, the big-running Renegade weaved through the crowd and muscled his way towards the front. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Tourists and scientists want to know On Thursday, three tractors spent more than an hour raking the beach at South Pointe Park in Miami Beach as beachgoers weaved around them, stepping over thick piles of sargassum that turned the shoreline water a murky brown. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026 Marner weaved past Husso and tucked the puck in off his backhand. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 The snake weaved, shining like mercury, down the hill, and was gone. Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 Authorities say Jesus Briceno Carrillo, 31, weaved into oncoming traffic, passed cars on the shoulder, and sped past three schools during dismissal before deputies caught him on a dead‑end road. Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Kennard weaved through the lane to deposit a layup on a fast-break opportunity to knot the score at 42-all in the second quarter. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026 Authorities say Jesus Briceno Carrillo, 31, weaved into oncoming traffic, passed cars on the shoulder, and sped past three schools during dismissal before deputies caught him on a dead‑end road. Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 Bukayo Saka weaved past his international team-mate Djed Spence and also Micky van de Ven. Jay Harris, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 The line stretched out the door, weaved through the China pavilion and onto the bridge to Germany. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026 For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup. Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026 Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025 Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wove
Verb
  • One problem growers commonly encounter is twisted or curling tomato leaves.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Back in 2017, fellow Belgian David Goffin twisted his ankle on tarp at the back of a court at Roland Garros.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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  • Tillmans frequently displays his work tacked or taped directly to the gallery wall, interspersed with postcards, ink-jet prints, and magazine clippings, calling into question typical hierarchies of scale and subject matter and pointing out the photos’ materiality.
    News Desk, Artforum, 26 May 2026
  • In contrast, New World porcupines—those found in North and South America—have individual quills interspersed with sensory guard hairs, bristles, and underfur.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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  • The nurse told investigators Samuelson saved his life, and according to court documents, surveillance video also shows that immediately after the nurse ducked into the hallway to get away from Grafton, Samuelson stopped moving and appeared motionless.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 May 2026
  • So the team and I immediately dropped to the ground, ducked and covered.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 May 2026
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  • The mood was festive and celebratory, despite the rough won-loss record, and music thumped while players braided each other’s hair.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • Diane Kruger stunned in a pale floral mini dress paired with a dark green cape-like scarf and braided up-do.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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  • His first chance will be against the Colorado Rockies’ Tomoyuki Sugano as Freeland was inserted into the starting lineup at second base.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
  • To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
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  • Davis plied his trade in Reno, Nevada, at a time when the American West was developing into a manufacturing hub at breakneck speed.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026
  • While virtually every other draftable player was in a power conference this year, Graves plied his trade for the third-place team in the West Coast Conference.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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  • Sarcastic fury on his past albums used to be paired with a sense of playful discovery, like the new wave synths mixed with punishing bass on All My Heroes Are Cornballs or the SP-404-shredding beats that powered his Danny Brown collaboration Scaring The Hoes.
    Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
  • Most sectors were in positive territory, though performances were mixed among the region's major bourses.
    Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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  • My grandmother escaped Berlin, Germany through the Kindertransport.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026
  • Court documents described O'Connor providing a boy with a condom and pushing him into a room with an intoxicated girl, who later escaped and locked herself in a bathroom.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 May 2026

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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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