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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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
Susanne Hammel-Sawyer weaves a basket.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
An undercurrent of nostalgia weaves throughout his 30-year discography.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Culturally, 2026 is the year cannabis truly weaves into everyday life.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
As the novel goes on, Obreht weaves three timelines together—Coll’s in 2003, Anton Vargas’s in 1902—to unravel the mystery of Sunrise, the ghost town to end all ghost towns.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Like some of the best inspirational movies, Lionheart weaves a captivating portrait with threads of loyalty, loss, and heartbreak.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama weaves a sophisticated psychological thriller about family bonds, betrayal, and the possibility of healing.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Through it all, Wayuhi also weaves in elements from his Native culture, especially humor.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Brian Weitz, weaves a multi-genre instrumental path through his past with his son and former bandmate Avey Tare guesting.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
An undercurrent of nostalgia weaves throughout his 30-year discography.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Culturally, 2026 is the year cannabis truly weaves into everyday life.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
As the novel goes on, Obreht weaves three timelines together—Coll’s in 2003, Anton Vargas’s in 1902—to unravel the mystery of Sunrise, the ghost town to end all ghost towns.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Like some of the best inspirational movies, Lionheart weaves a captivating portrait with threads of loyalty, loss, and heartbreak.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama weaves a sophisticated psychological thriller about family bonds, betrayal, and the possibility of healing.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Through it all, Wayuhi also weaves in elements from his Native culture, especially humor.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Brian Weitz, weaves a multi-genre instrumental path through his past with his son and former bandmate Avey Tare guesting.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
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Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn and Thandiwe Newton play childhood friends whose lives haven’t gone as planned, at least until Rudd’s Griff twists all their arms to finally pursue their adolescent dream of remaking 1997’s Anaconda in the Amazon rainforest.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Dec. 2025
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Florida State University researchers have engineered a crystalline material that twists magnetism into swirling patterns, a discovery that could push the boundaries of data storage, energy-efficient electronics, and future quantum technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
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Templeton intersperses these pictures with fragments from her teen diaries.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 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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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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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … CROWN IN CHAOS – Andrew dodges police probe but King Charles’ Epstein ‘nightmare’ isn’t over.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 Dec. 2025
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Flipping her hair and writhing around in pain and ecstasy, the singer dodges plates and cutlery that fly at her face while battling mysterious, paranormal forces that throw her around.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Nov. 2025
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Set in 19th Century Mexico, Netflix’s series adaptation of ‘Mal de Amores’ (‘Lovesick’) is directed by Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, daughter of its author Ángeles Mastretta, and intertwines a story of war and family.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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This inspiring story intertwines the rich traditions of Chinese and Indian heritages, aiming to foster unity and celebrate diversity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2025
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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