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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
Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The pattern is described as a decorative textile craft that utilizes knotting instead of weaving or knitting to craft apparel or decorative items.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The pursuit lasted about 13 minutes over 4 miles, with the driver weaving through lanes, darting in and out of oncoming traffic, and reaching nearly 100 mph, according to police.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Wonder Studios, a British company weaving AI into storytelling, has completed a $12M raise.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Those numbers show just how dangerous unsafe driving can be, from weaving through traffic to tailgating or driving under the influence.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Chef Xavier Deshayes creates traditional dishes inspired by the region, weaving in produce from local growers and his own personal farm in the Virginia countryside.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The house was so distinctive that Armstrong adapted his script to fit it, weaving in elements like its bowling alley to shape both the narrative and the characters’ world.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Tweak any number of environmental factors, and the tool-wielding, yarn-weaving Homo neanderthalensis may have outlasted its Homo sapien cousins (aka humans) instead of going extinct around 40,000 years ago.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The builders said the pipeline will follow its pipeline predecessors, weaving across Arizona, New Mexico and California where others already exist, using some existing infrastructure.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The pattern is described as a decorative textile craft that utilizes knotting instead of weaving or knitting to craft apparel or decorative items.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The pursuit lasted about 13 minutes over 4 miles, with the driver weaving through lanes, darting in and out of oncoming traffic, and reaching nearly 100 mph, according to police.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Wonder Studios, a British company weaving AI into storytelling, has completed a $12M raise.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Those numbers show just how dangerous unsafe driving can be, from weaving through traffic to tailgating or driving under the influence.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Chef Xavier Deshayes creates traditional dishes inspired by the region, weaving in produce from local growers and his own personal farm in the Virginia countryside.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The house was so distinctive that Armstrong adapted his script to fit it, weaving in elements like its bowling alley to shape both the narrative and the characters’ world.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Tweak any number of environmental factors, and the tool-wielding, yarn-weaving Homo neanderthalensis may have outlasted its Homo sapien cousins (aka humans) instead of going extinct around 40,000 years ago.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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The research team pointed out that mapping the material’s performance onto an Ashby chart highlights twisting metamaterials as a promising class of mechanically adaptive, crashworthy materials for advanced protection systems in automotive, rail, aerospace, and defense applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dueling water coaster The water coaster teased for Magic Mountain’s Hurricane Harbor water park would feature a side-by-side inner tube race through twisting drops and high-speed turns.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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For a moment, Smith became overwhelmed, ducking to the side of the pillar while wiping tears away.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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While on The Tonight Show, Swift appeared shy when discussing the song’s lyrics, ducking her head down as the house band the Roots began playing a sensual tune.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Thake took a long and winding trip down the memories of South Yorkshire football, a path which eventually led him to the living room of a shy, almost reclusive Rotherham man called Terry Moran.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Didi and Gogo that Sparks and Shannon created were full of blood and bile, real people with — no matter how obscured in its details by time and circumstance — a long and winding relationship.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Someone’s braiding a piece of Shannon’s hair when a barrette falls out and onto the floor beneath the table.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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And as founders of Freedom Braiders, my daughter and I lead programs that teach the art of hair braiding and offer cognitive behavior classes in jails.—
Joanna Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since its founding, the brand has become known for combining modern design with inclusivity and cultural storytelling.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Until the web is fully passkey-ready, combining the two provides both convenience and resilience, giving you a seamless experience across multiple devices and services.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And short-term dodging a bullet does not equal long-term win for any of us sitting in this room.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Agree to stop dodging each other in the building, be cordial and move on.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While fans may no longer watch those familiar white discs spiral across the field, the memories remain—etched in photos, in inside jokes, and in the hearts of those who once stood shoulder to shoulder, laughing as flour dust filled the West Texas air.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Hubble's recent image, NGC 6951 unfurls its graceful spiral arms, covered in red nebulae glowing with hydrogen gas, a key fuel for new stars.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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