variants
or weaved
1
as in laced
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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2
as in threaded
to scatter or set here and there among other things
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
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variants
or weaved
1
as in braided
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 inserted
to scatter or set here and there among other things
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
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Recent Examples of wove
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Houston struck first in the 17th minute, when Clarissa Larisey weaved through defenders before finishing for a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
For the book, Meri, Janelle, Kody, Robyn and I each talked separately to a writer, who then weaved the story of our early years together, as well as Robyn’s integration into the family.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Maiava handed the ball to Jordan on a second-and-4 on the Trojans’ second series of the game, and the former JUCO star smoothly weaved through defenders for a 26-yard run that placed the ball at the 5-yard line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Keen-eyed viewers will spot bits of the city's culture and history masterfully weaved into the entire show, from paintings on the walls by local artists to filming locations to its needle drops.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Sierra driver weaved in front of the Tundra as its driver honked and managed to get around, documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Talking up the possibilities of AI, Ellison weaved away from any interest in buying TikTok, other studios and outlets as a method to turbo charge Paramount’s evolution.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
The Swiss researchers’ polymer optical fibers are weaved directly into the fabric of the pajamas, and don’t require a plastic cover.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Motorcycles weaved through unmoving traffic.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Anime music, a soundtrack for generations, has been weaved into the fabric of global music culture and inspires artists across diverse genres.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
But unlike Yamamoto—whose second straight 10-K one-hitter was wasted—Verlander bobbed and weaved and lollipop-curved the lineup to death.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Houston struck first in the 17th minute, when Clarissa Larisey weaved through defenders before finishing for a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
For the book, Meri, Janelle, Kody, Robyn and I each talked separately to a writer, who then weaved the story of our early years together, as well as Robyn’s integration into the family.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Maiava handed the ball to Jordan on a second-and-4 on the Trojans’ second series of the game, and the former JUCO star smoothly weaved through defenders for a 26-yard run that placed the ball at the 5-yard line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Keen-eyed viewers will spot bits of the city's culture and history masterfully weaved into the entire show, from paintings on the walls by local artists to filming locations to its needle drops.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Sierra driver weaved in front of the Tundra as its driver honked and managed to get around, documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Talking up the possibilities of AI, Ellison weaved away from any interest in buying TikTok, other studios and outlets as a method to turbo charge Paramount’s evolution.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
The Swiss researchers’ polymer optical fibers are weaved directly into the fabric of the pajamas, and don’t require a plastic cover.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Verb
For the book, Meri, Janelle, Kody, Robyn and I each talked separately to a writer, who then weaved the story of our early years together, as well as Robyn’s integration into the family.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Motorcycles weaved through unmoving traffic.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Anime music, a soundtrack for generations, has been weaved into the fabric of global music culture and inspires artists across diverse genres.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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