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 Madison Holler, the artist behind Rubinski Works, weaves her Dutch, Scandinavian, and Anishinaabe heritage into one-of-a-kind modern heirlooms—storytelling as wearable art. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026 When a new kid, Robert Mallory (Homer Gere), comes to town and weaves his way into their world, everything falls apart. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 At barnyard-chic Le Garde Champêtre, Japanese chef Kazuya Miyashita weaves the organic vegetable garden’s produce into farm-to-table plates minus the fuss—simply smoked and cooked around the fire. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026 Rachel Cusk weaves together still lifes of the city, often told in the first-person plural, with encounters with the actor, creating a dark examination of authenticity, reality, and fame. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 The film weaves together a complex narrative of New York City history and, in parts, is genuinely revelatory in its historical findings. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Set in Madurai, the season weaves its investigation narrative through the culturally rich backdrop of the Jallikattu festival, continuing the franchise’s throughline of rumor versus reality. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026 On its debut album, the Australian quartet weaves quietly arresting details and playful sonic touches into catchy, familiar noise-pop. — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 The rapper, who has the small role of a bard in Nolan’s cinematic retelling of the Greek epic poem, weaves together Homer’s prose with modern lyricism on the ghostly track that alludes to Odysseus’ long journey. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 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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  • Throughout the special, Scovel repeatedly invites his viewers to see his act in one way, twists the material back on itself, and then mock-angrily confronts the crowd for their inappropriate reaction.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But some of what twists in Season 3 is the soundscape, which Condal wanted to have a slightly different, more unstable character.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of twists
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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
Definition of ducks
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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 42-footer, which is the first example of the American yard’s Hood 42 LM model to hit the seas, combines classic New England design with contemporary engineering to ensure seamless and stylish cruising.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Touch Grass will be produced via a hybrid production model that combines live-action actor performances, practical effects, traditional visual effects, and generative AI.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • Meanwhile his wife Penelope dodges suitors while his son Telemachus valiantly searches for his decades-absent dad.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Hatcher — a Pomo shape-shifter who dodges prejudice by passing as Mexican in the novel — is a thorny protagonist, often cunning, scheming and unforgiving.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 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 watch comes in gray or titanium silver case options and retains its predecessor's squircle design, which mixes a rounded-square bezel with a circular watch face.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Forty miles west of Minneapolis, Howard Lake mixes water recreation with country living.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixes

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