as in winding
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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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Recent Examples of weaving
Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
As for Gunther Werks’s Remastered version, the brand disassembled the model, replacing several exterior panels with lightweight carbon fiber and weaving even more of the durable material into the chassis itself.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
The name has been around since 1909, weaving up iconic woolen and jacquard designs first for Indigenous communities and later for the masses.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick was driving over 120 miles per hour in Beverly Hills, Florida, in Citrus County when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed the man weaving in-and-out of traffic.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Examples include things like running a stop sign, weaving into a lane already occupied by another vehicle, or stopping in the middle of the road for no discernible reason.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Calvo allegedly accelerated at a high rate of speed and began weaving in and out of traffic, nearly striking other motorists, state police learned.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
An impeccable seaside melodrama, weaving together the dimensions of love and grief.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
As for Gunther Werks’s Remastered version, the brand disassembled the model, replacing several exterior panels with lightweight carbon fiber and weaving even more of the durable material into the chassis itself.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
The name has been around since 1909, weaving up iconic woolen and jacquard designs first for Indigenous communities and later for the masses.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick was driving over 120 miles per hour in Beverly Hills, Florida, in Citrus County when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed the man weaving in-and-out of traffic.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Examples include things like running a stop sign, weaving into a lane already occupied by another vehicle, or stopping in the middle of the road for no discernible reason.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Calvo allegedly accelerated at a high rate of speed and began weaving in and out of traffic, nearly striking other motorists, state police learned.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
An impeccable seaside melodrama, weaving together the dimensions of love and grief.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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During his speech, Kissel made winding references to railroads, attorneys’ fees, scratch-off tickets, casinos, Hartford, car fatalities, troopers, eye-hand coordination, Jack LaLanne, Methuselah, the Bible, and hallucinogenic mushrooms.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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One way that’s easy to manifest is through maximalist bedding with punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The dark spiral arms lag behind the stellar arms, forming a sort of unseen shadow.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Prosecutors released new excerpts from Luigi Mangione's spiral notebook, detailing the alleged killer's motive for targeting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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To save cash and get under the skin of the capital, Athens, while dodging peak-season crowds, consider a winter trip.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Nosferatu actor has been masterfully dodging questions about the franchise since.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By blending strategic diversification with effective team leadership, entrepreneurs can build resilient portfolios that not only thrive in any economic environment but also leave a lasting legacy in their communities.—
Gigi Schweikert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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But the couple’s intertwining legacy with the history of the Mechoopda people, who were displaced by the rush of settlers and miners who flocked to the land that is now called Chico, has not been without controversy.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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For my detailed coverage on the intertwining role of AI and cognitive science, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, the River Cats are honoring that heritage and incorporating it into their game day threads for a limited number of games.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The musical’s score stood out for its non-white cast and incorporating hip-hop, R&B and soul elements to the soundscape.—
Amy Contreras,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, bouclé fabric, with its looped yarn and textured feel, emerges as an enduring enigma.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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The look featured sculptural pieces that arced over her head and cascaded down her back in looped patterns and swirls.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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