weaves

verb

present tense third-person singular of weave
1
as in twists
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 intersperses
to scatter or set here and there among other things a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth

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3
as in ducks
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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Recent Examples of weaves OneWeave suspends thousands of yarns around a central core and weaves them into seamless forms, combining fabric formation with portions of garment assembly. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 But the styles themselves can introduce their own triggers, from adhesives in wigs and weaves to tension at the hairline from tight braids or twists. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 This film weaves that footage with new images of his exile, a poetic documentary essay that refuses the urgency of breaking news. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 The lacy jeon weaves kimchi or chives with the tradition of women who’ve made the savory pancakes for generations. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 There’s the Murry Summit Trail System, which weaves through over 20 miles of sagebrush woodlands along Ward Mountain. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Rome — Scorching temperatures and a long, dry summer have given locals and tourists alike a rare opportunity to see the remains of a 2,000-year-old bridge that once spanned the Tiber river that weaves through the center of Rome. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 The jukebox musical weaves songs from across Keys’ career into the fictional Ali’s story. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 There’s a thread between the opening scene of Season 1, when Abbott is the one talking about jumping off the roof, that weaves through the end of Season 2, when the roles reverse and Rabinovich stands on the edge. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
  1. twists
  2. intersperses
  3. ducks
  4. braids
  5. combines
  6. dodges
  7. intertwines
  8. mixes
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  • As the action alternates between Lotte’s adventure and Emil’s childhood in the former Yugoslavia, twists abound.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
  • West Cliff Drive is a road that twists and curves along Santa Cruz’s coastline, with dramatic cliffs and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, SFGate previously reported.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • The visual intersperses footage from a trip the pair took to Iceland with clips of their Upstate New York home, a fitting backdrop to Sprague’s spectral vocals and wandering synth arcs.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026
  • Captured over four back-to-back performances in Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena in July 2025, the nearly two-hour movie intersperses most of her set list with endearing snippets of behind-the-scenes footage from the day leading up to the show.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Definition of intersperses
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  • In the video, the subject ducks his head in the opposite direction of the doorbell camera.
    — Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.
    — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Definition of braids
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  • The brand combines movement and fitness with nutrition and other wellness tools to help women build sustainable habits that support their health through midlife and beyond.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The film is directed by Tom Stern and combines archival footage, animation, puppetry, and reenactments featuring the band.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • West Orange dodges a huge bullet as Hoban’s John Johnson drops a wide open pass that would’ve been an 80 yard touchdown.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The movie sees that trap coming and dodges it by the skin of its teeth.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • The show intertwines the two mythic love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, as Orpheus must go down to Hades’ underworld to rescue Eurydice after hard times befall the couple.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • The Ronnie Wood suite, for example, transports you to a unique world that intertwines Art Deco with the Rolling Stones' rock and roll.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Definition of intertwines
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  • The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is prevalent in coastal waters, including brackish water where fresh water mixes with salty water.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
  • First, the plume dilutes as cleaner background air mixes into it.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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