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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
Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Variety spoke with Levy and Bright about the decision behind weaving Dean and Allie into Season 1, the NIL landscape that forced their hand on some of the book’s most popular plot points and what Hunter Davenport’s early arrival signals about where this show is going.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 2026
Stuntwomen turn back into ordinary people, personae into persons, weaving together episodes from poetry, philosophy, literature, and the visual arts that compound madness, monstrosity, female sexuality, and water.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
This is the only resort in the area laid out like a traditional Goan-Portuguese village, weaving a bit of history and culture into a beachfront getaway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The event, which turned the streets of Arlington into a racetrack weaving through the entertainment district past both Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium, drew record crowds.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The paths once designed with precision weaving throughout the forest became overgrown and nearly impossible to navigate.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The other drops deep to facilitate and dictate, weaving himself into the very fabric of Simeone’s build-up.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The host of Watch What Happens Live and executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise, Cohen is bobbing and weaving from one reality universe to the other in many different forms.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Verb
Customers also appreciated the easy setup, with one person commenting that weaving the leaves throughout the macramé details helped create a fuller, more natural look.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Variety spoke with Levy and Bright about the decision behind weaving Dean and Allie into Season 1, the NIL landscape that forced their hand on some of the book’s most popular plot points and what Hunter Davenport’s early arrival signals about where this show is going.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 2026
Stuntwomen turn back into ordinary people, personae into persons, weaving together episodes from poetry, philosophy, literature, and the visual arts that compound madness, monstrosity, female sexuality, and water.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
This is the only resort in the area laid out like a traditional Goan-Portuguese village, weaving a bit of history and culture into a beachfront getaway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
The event, which turned the streets of Arlington into a racetrack weaving through the entertainment district past both Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium, drew record crowds.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The paths once designed with precision weaving throughout the forest became overgrown and nearly impossible to navigate.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The other drops deep to facilitate and dictate, weaving himself into the very fabric of Simeone’s build-up.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The host of Watch What Happens Live and executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise, Cohen is bobbing and weaving from one reality universe to the other in many different forms.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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Soneva Jani stretches almost four miles along a stunning lagoon, with a small, lush island connecting two winding jetties, each snaking through the turquoise waters and leading to a collection of unique overwater villas.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Bystander video posted to Facebook showed two jets making contact in the air, then twisting and careening in the sky before hitting the ground and erupting in a plume of dirt and fire.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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So, mixing your diet up is important.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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The traditional dish is laplap, made by grating cassava or taro, mixing it with coconut milk, wrapping it in banana leaves and slow-cooking it over hot stones in an earthen oven.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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As the family is photographed, several Aces members come in and pause for a brief hug and coo before ducking quickly out of frame.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The bay structure may represent overlapping gas flows where the outer edge of the spiral intersects with material stripped from the smaller cluster during the collision, according to the study.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner, Vibe centers on two inseparable friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the limit.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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In early 2025, Consumer Reports published a first-of-its-kind investigation into synthetic braiding hair, testing ten of the most popular products on the market and finding toxic heavy metals and carcinogens in nearly all of them.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
11 May 2026
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It was founded by Maeve Heim, who grew up working in her mother’s African braiding salon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Profiles accessing Disney+ through a bundle combining Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max are not currently eligible, Variety noted.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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The upcoming capsule was developed by combining Eckhaus Latta’s distinctive approach to materials, fit and wearability with Mango’s in-house design expertise.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The 45,000-square-foot, multilevel attraction will featuring 60 physical and mental games that involve feats such as solving puzzles and dodging swing axes.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Becerra was ripped apart throughout the two-hour CNN debate, primarily by his Democratic rivals, who accused him of dodging questions about his stance on single-payer healthcare, falling short as a Biden Cabinet secretary and accepting a campaign donation from Chevron.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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