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or weaved
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 interspersed
to scatter or set here and there among other things
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
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or weaved
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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
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
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
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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
Verb
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
That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wove
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One problem growers commonly encounter is twisted or curling tomato leaves.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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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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That had been the story of his Grand Slam career up until this year’s French Open, physical ailments interspersed with brutal five-set defeats.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Over two minutes, a spectrum of Black improvisational styles battle on what feels like a Red Planet, interspersed with video game chirps and tectonic-shifting airblasts that cool the magma cooked up during combat, each one building off the other’s energy.—
Tatiana Lee Rodriguez,
Pitchfork,
1 June 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
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So the team and I immediately dropped to the ground, ducked and covered.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The girls loved playing with Barbies and getting bright colors braided into their hair.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Actor Sam Reid is laced into a pair of skintight black pants, his shoulder-length blond hair braided into Britney-style pigtails and his face and torso covered in iridescent glitter.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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As Levenson makes clear, these three arguments have been plied for as long as vaccines have.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 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
Verb
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Polls have been mixed about each candidate’s chances.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Despite surrendering a line-drive single to Geraldo Perdomo, Ohtani escaped unscathed thanks to the inning-ending double play.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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One of the students escaped and was in custody.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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