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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
Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
After securing her drink, the Euphoria star, sporting her signature bob and an emerald green cardigan, could be seen weaving through the crowd, eventually settling at a table with fashion editor Ella O'Keeffe and friends.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Some teams jog around the four mats in single-file lines, weaving around grapplers.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Sylvia and Yannis talk, joke, look at each other, are taken by surprise, fall in love, and learn to listen to the sounds of the surrounding world, weaving their own cocoon.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The trail follows the Reedy River along a former railroad corridor, weaving through city parks and neighborhoods while connecting downtown Greenville with Furman University and the town of Travelers Rest.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The universe is a vast, unseen loom, weaving galaxies into an intricate cosmic web through invisible threads of matter.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The company is in the process of translating its catalog, using AI to analyze the colors, layers and weaving patterns of previous design files.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
While camera jibs capture the wide views, Flannery is there on stage, weaving through dancers while wearing his nearly 80-pound camera.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
There’s a common arachnid called the orb-weaving spider native to Illinois and other Midwestern states that has the falcon beat.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
After securing her drink, the Euphoria star, sporting her signature bob and an emerald green cardigan, could be seen weaving through the crowd, eventually settling at a table with fashion editor Ella O'Keeffe and friends.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Some teams jog around the four mats in single-file lines, weaving around grapplers.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Sylvia and Yannis talk, joke, look at each other, are taken by surprise, fall in love, and learn to listen to the sounds of the surrounding world, weaving their own cocoon.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
The trail follows the Reedy River along a former railroad corridor, weaving through city parks and neighborhoods while connecting downtown Greenville with Furman University and the town of Travelers Rest.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The universe is a vast, unseen loom, weaving galaxies into an intricate cosmic web through invisible threads of matter.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The company is in the process of translating its catalog, using AI to analyze the colors, layers and weaving patterns of previous design files.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
While camera jibs capture the wide views, Flannery is there on stage, weaving through dancers while wearing his nearly 80-pound camera.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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Cherry unveiled like a mood overture: Every winding synth line, chopped vocal shard, and sudden genre swerve felt like a distinct scene—time-traveling without losing a grip on the floor.—
Gio Santiago,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
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And every stop along the winding road of his life, from musical wunderkind to business and community leader, has shaped how this Flossmoor resident approaches life.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reaching backward or twisting around other people to grab a bag is awkward and strains muscles.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the rest of us are left twisting in the wind.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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If the tea tastes too strong, consider mixing your concoction with another beverage, such as green tea or cold lemonade.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Across the world’s six biomes, Roar league players are bona fide icons, selling out arenas and ducking the paparazzi.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Photo provided Additional video shows witness Kenyatta Squires ducking into a corner deli moments before the van barrels onto the sidewalk toward two pedestrians standing outside a business.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Act before your accounts spiral too far Waiting to pursue forgiveness until your debt is severely delinquent can hurt your leverage and your credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pink is then used for the leather mustache and an insole with a dotted spiral pattern.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Consumer Reports revealed last year that carcinogens were found in samples of 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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Bowman is working to create a stable home environment with freedom of expression for her 8-year-old daughter, Alex, and has already introduced the foundations of braiding.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Not Carolyn artfully dodging the drug allegations!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Alternately embracing and dodging comparisons, the younger Buckley rode the wave of notoriety in the downtown Manhattan scene, securing a recording contract and an army of dedicated followers.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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