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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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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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Recent Examples of weaves
Directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Once Upon a Mattress, Into the Woods), the musical weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The Gran Vilaya Trek weaves a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders, winding through more than 30 miles of ancient cloud forests and pre-Incan archaeological remains.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
The whole setup is an ideal literary playground for Lockhart, who weaves wealth, intrigue, and the power of teen emotions into an immersive and atmospheric narrative.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
NoiseCat weaves the story of his father’s upbringing among the Secwépemc people with his own experiences straddling two worlds—his mother is white—to explore the multigenerational effects of trauma.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
In this photo book, the former first lady weaves together her fashion journey in the White House and beyond, and shares how her style has impacted her own message as a public figure.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Chong Keat Aun weaves the film in and out of colonial legacy, ethnic tensions, land rights, politics, misogyny, family drama, spirituality and the supernatural.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
This spider weaves distinctive zigzag patterns along its radial threads.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Aster weaves an inescapable nightmare out of sunshine, blindingly white fabrics, and garlands of flowers.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The Gran Vilaya Trek weaves a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders, winding through more than 30 miles of ancient cloud forests and pre-Incan archaeological remains.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
The whole setup is an ideal literary playground for Lockhart, who weaves wealth, intrigue, and the power of teen emotions into an immersive and atmospheric narrative.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
NoiseCat weaves the story of his father’s upbringing among the Secwépemc people with his own experiences straddling two worlds—his mother is white—to explore the multigenerational effects of trauma.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
In this photo book, the former first lady weaves together her fashion journey in the White House and beyond, and shares how her style has impacted her own message as a public figure.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Chong Keat Aun weaves the film in and out of colonial legacy, ethnic tensions, land rights, politics, misogyny, family drama, spirituality and the supernatural.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
This spider weaves distinctive zigzag patterns along its radial threads.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Aster weaves an inescapable nightmare out of sunshine, blindingly white fabrics, and garlands of flowers.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
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Still, there’s something unsettling about a creature with an on-off button and a spine that twists under your fingers.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bonitzer twists those facts into a story of clashing egos and huge commissions, with André doing his best to broker a sale while respecting the wishes of the paintings’ rightful heirs, as well of those of his money-hungry employer.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Private property intersperses protected areas.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Sep. 2025
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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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Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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In her stunning debut, The Waterbearers, Sasha braids the stories of three generations of Black single mothers—her grandmother, her mother, and herself—with portraits of leading Black women figures in American culture.—
G'ra Asim
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Poppy seed dressing, popularized in the 1950s, combines sugar, vinegar, mustard, onion and oil with poppy seeds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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On the transgender issue, Earle-Sears has attacked Spanberger over the inclusion of transgender-identifying biological males in women’s sports, restrooms, and locker rooms as the Democratic candidate dodges the subject and says the issue should be handled locally.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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Stacey, in true Rusch fashion, dodges the question.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit also intertwines recent university and state government decisions that, the complaint alleges, have created an environment keen to clamp down on freedom of speech and the press.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
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The plot intertwines fears of the climate crisis and a strange reunion with her mother, who abandoned her long ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Smoke from debris fires mixes with a faint tang of fuel from the few generators that still have gas.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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While other down jackets feature down filling all over, the Aconcagua 3 mixes traditional down with synthetic insulation in the torso, which improves its breathability and maximizes warmth and moisture resistance.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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