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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
Vimini is likely just a hint of what’s to come, as Bulgari weaves designs from its past with the fresh talent and the state-of-the-art resources shaping its future.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
This relationship brings another level to the film, as Kotevska weaves in the titular folktale of Silyan, about another lonely man and his stork.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The train weaves through tall mountains and lush green jungle—ferns, bromeliads and plenty of green foliage consume the right-hand side of the train.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Or, take Highway 101 through Hopland and Ukiah to Highway 20, which weaves through stunning forests on its way west toward the coast and Fort Bragg.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The experience weaves together the rich history of the ship, its crew and passengers, building a deeper understanding of life aboard the Titanic.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Sanders’s violin weaves his classical roots into the pulse of jazz improvisation.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The story of Greenland's name weaves together sly marketing, climate change and the Vikings.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Throughout the novel, Mueenuddin weaves through the lives of the affluent and those who work for them.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
This relationship brings another level to the film, as Kotevska weaves in the titular folktale of Silyan, about another lonely man and his stork.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The train weaves through tall mountains and lush green jungle—ferns, bromeliads and plenty of green foliage consume the right-hand side of the train.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Or, take Highway 101 through Hopland and Ukiah to Highway 20, which weaves through stunning forests on its way west toward the coast and Fort Bragg.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
The experience weaves together the rich history of the ship, its crew and passengers, building a deeper understanding of life aboard the Titanic.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Sanders’s violin weaves his classical roots into the pulse of jazz improvisation.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The story of Greenland's name weaves together sly marketing, climate change and the Vikings.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Throughout the novel, Mueenuddin weaves through the lives of the affluent and those who work for them.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
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The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Surrounded by filth, the 55-year-old twists his plastic taps regularly, hoping for relief.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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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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Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Innovate Energy combines Mike’s personal journey with the nuclear power’s broader evolution into a movement and a book aimed at people running mines, mills, and remote operations who are tired of gambling on the grid.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Volkswagen’s The Force, 2011 Just try to resist smiling while watching this adorable Volkswagen commercial, which combines youthful ambition and some loving sleight of hand.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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White, however, dodges, aiming toward clever.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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If someone dodges your requests, try asking a clarifying question to avoid hidden assumptions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Throughout, Tallent intertwines the sport’s esoteric lingo through his characters’ emotions, finding connections between the jargon and their own experiences and feelings.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Preparing practice and game plans, as well as scouting opponents, intertwines with being joined at the hip with Ball as much as possible.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Shepherd notes with pride that Renee’s Garden offers common flowers in multiple colors and forms, such as 16 different nasturtiums and 23 zinnia varieties, as well as specialty mixes such as pollinator mixes and others.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fortune Cookie Martini The Super Bowl beverage menu, which ranges in price from $19 to $22, mixes creativity with whimsy, including with Chinatown’s Fortune Cookie Martini.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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