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as in twisting
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 mixing
to scatter or set here and there among other things
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
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as in winding
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Recent Examples of weaving
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Of course, for most visitors, the very act of lining up, sweating, and weaving through stalls is part of the magic of visiting Taiwan.
—Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The driver was weaving between vehicles, passing too closely, and overcorrected the vehicle to avoid a collision, Gonzalez said in a press release.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Lace, sheers, ruffles, and airy polka dots floated across collections, weaving delicacy into the season’s narrative.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
As the subterranean situation deteriorates, the deceptions Max’s and Ane’s parents have been weaving since their own teen years to protect their egos and easy lives unravel along with their lavish aboveground lifestyles.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Chronicles of Ori carries that vision onto the page, weaving together cosmology, memory, and imagination to forge a mythology rooted in the African diaspora.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The best way to avoid this outcome is by intentionally and consistently weaving your values and messaging throughout each page.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
After reversing his field and weaving through defenders, Bey scored on a 54-yard run to put North Forney up 42-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Anderson is a rare and rangy breed of cinematic maximalist—a satirical quasi-historian and pop-cultural magpie with a gift for weaving disparate influences into a marvellously unruly synthesis.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Of course, for most visitors, the very act of lining up, sweating, and weaving through stalls is part of the magic of visiting Taiwan.
—Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The driver was weaving between vehicles, passing too closely, and overcorrected the vehicle to avoid a collision, Gonzalez said in a press release.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Lace, sheers, ruffles, and airy polka dots floated across collections, weaving delicacy into the season’s narrative.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
As the subterranean situation deteriorates, the deceptions Max’s and Ane’s parents have been weaving since their own teen years to protect their egos and easy lives unravel along with their lavish aboveground lifestyles.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Chronicles of Ori carries that vision onto the page, weaving together cosmology, memory, and imagination to forge a mythology rooted in the African diaspora.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The best way to avoid this outcome is by intentionally and consistently weaving your values and messaging throughout each page.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
After reversing his field and weaving through defenders, Bey scored on a 54-yard run to put North Forney up 42-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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The incenses were twisting in the air, the different smokes braiding themselves like hair in Coraline’s gloved fingers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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For families, the massive pool, complete with twisting water slides and splash pads, is a major draw.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The first video work in the series, Ready Mix, 2021, follows the strangely hypnotic rumble of cement production at an Idaho mixing plant, from sand to finished block.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the unique colors are great for standing out at the gym or mixing into your capsule wardrobe; throw on an oversized hoodie or a denim jacket for an easy off-duty outfit.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The video shows agents ducking for cover in front of two white vans while quickly shuffling detainees inside the facility, where an ICE agent frantically guided the detainees down a hallway.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The surveillance video shows officers and detainees ducking for cover near two vans in the facility's sallyport.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The road is narrow and winding, but the Civic Si’s chassis tuning shines, letting the car dance eagerly between corners.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Water from a winding, jagged valley feeds the swimming spot, which has a 32-foot-wide pebbly beach.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The incenses were twisting in the air, the different smokes braiding themselves like hair in Coraline’s gloved fingers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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For a more in-the-moment experience, check out massages, henna, hair braiding and face painting.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The announcement was made in a press release for a unique event combining art and wrestling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nationally, when combining both renters and homeowners, housing costs equaled about 21% of median household income in 2024, according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Rayner affair—just another mainstream politician, dodging their taxes—wrote Farage’s attack lines for him.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Even dodging the sand, but being too far right, means there is no direct line to the green.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Brecher's image captured spectacular detail in the sweeping spiral arms of the 260,000 light-year-wide galaxy gleaming with the intense light of star formation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Now streaming on Disney+ When Tulip votes for The Two Shellys’ idea for the Halloween party theme, Jade and Posey spiral over Tulip bonding with The Shellys.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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