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
Verb
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 That was cancelled out just before half-time by Rafik Belghali after another long ball rather satisfyingly stayed in by hitting the corner flag and fell to the full-back, who weaved between defenders and smashed a shot inside the near post. Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 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 In the center of Washington Park is a lagoon, which once weaved in a crescent shape around a peninsula in a configuration that annoyed boaters, but now encircles a central island called Bynum Island. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wove
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  • But when people react negatively, someone must have twisted her words.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • The wife of friend Isaac Leonard Ellwood suggested that two wires twisted together would hold the nail in place better — and the inexpensive yet effective design stuck.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
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  • Since 2017, Miller’s posts about players and prospects, primarily on X, have been increasingly interspersed with calls for followers to donate to charitable campaigns.
    Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Moments of great power are interspersed with long expository stretches of clangor and connivance.
    Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
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  • Attendees instinctively ducked under tables and chairs, not knowing what had just happened.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Making it through the growing phase, having ducked and dodged blight, hornworms, blossom end rot, and all the other problems a tomato plant might run into can feel like a success of its own.
    Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
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  • South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips.
    Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Quen Blackwell’s hair is braided and pulled into a delicate updo that adds volume and structure to her look.
    Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026
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  • But soaking produce in water with a few teaspoons of baking soda mixed in can get fruit and veggies even cleaner and potentially remove leftover pesticide residue too.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • In Greater China, which includes the Hong Kong and Macao markets, the picture was mixed, with retail sales rising 9 percent on a stable store base, but wholesale replenishment orders described as modest.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
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  • The song picks up a locomotive rhythm, as if the only way to reflect on those scenes is with the momentum of having escaped them.
    Amanda Wicks, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • Wacha also escaped trouble by stranding two runners in the sixth.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Tsietsi sent one of them to the front as a lookout, while the others eagerly plied him with questions about his activities.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
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  • Redemption cards for each will be randomly inserted in packs.
    Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • During the certification process, the Attorney General’s office inserted language into its official summary that was not proposed by initiative sponsors.
    Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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