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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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
Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Your character is weaved into Ed Gein’s story in a complex way.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The all-star Notre Dame backfield of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price weaved through Arkansas’ defense before sitting out most of the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Inextricably linked, and weaved into its ardent soul.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Your character is weaved into Ed Gein’s story in a complex way.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The all-star Notre Dame backfield of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price weaved through Arkansas’ defense before sitting out most of the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Inextricably linked, and weaved into its ardent soul.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
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
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
Verb
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Your character is weaved into Ed Gein’s story in a complex way.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The all-star Notre Dame backfield of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price weaved through Arkansas’ defense before sitting out most of the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Inextricably linked, and weaved into its ardent soul.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Your character is weaved into Ed Gein’s story in a complex way.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The all-star Notre Dame backfield of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price weaved through Arkansas’ defense before sitting out most of the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Inextricably linked, and weaved into its ardent soul.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
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
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
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