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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
Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thirty percent use it as a co-producer, weaving AI suggestions into final tracks alongside their own playing and programming.
—Sourabh Pateriya, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Before the doors opened, youth lion dancers moved through the space in a traditional blessing ceremony, weaving between guests and collecting dollar bills offered through the lions’ mouths as onlookers cheered.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
One submission included AnneMarie Branch-Winic’s childhood home, which belonged to her mother for 71 years and featured detailed vines weaving through the brick chimney and an American flag standing next to a sycamore tree.
—Sam Mulick, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Claiborne, back to return a kickoff, sent a pulse through the stadium, weaving his way past hopeful defenders.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The series follows the dangerous collision course between Y’lan Noel’s Coltrane Wilder and Matthew Law's Detective Isaiah Stiles, while weaving together high-stakes action, family drama and personal loss.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The show’s storylines have largely revolved around drunken fights, messy breakups, hookups and cheating allegations while occasionally weaving in more serious conversations about race, mental health and fractured childhoods.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Verb
Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Thirty percent use it as a co-producer, weaving AI suggestions into final tracks alongside their own playing and programming.
—Sourabh Pateriya, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Before the doors opened, youth lion dancers moved through the space in a traditional blessing ceremony, weaving between guests and collecting dollar bills offered through the lions’ mouths as onlookers cheered.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
One submission included AnneMarie Branch-Winic’s childhood home, which belonged to her mother for 71 years and featured detailed vines weaving through the brick chimney and an American flag standing next to a sycamore tree.
—Sam Mulick, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Claiborne, back to return a kickoff, sent a pulse through the stadium, weaving his way past hopeful defenders.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The series follows the dangerous collision course between Y’lan Noel’s Coltrane Wilder and Matthew Law's Detective Isaiah Stiles, while weaving together high-stakes action, family drama and personal loss.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The show’s storylines have largely revolved around drunken fights, messy breakups, hookups and cheating allegations while occasionally weaving in more serious conversations about race, mental health and fractured childhoods.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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Navigating the loss of a friend can be a long and winding journey.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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End your drive at Mount Lemmon Ski Area, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S. Just northeast of Tucson, Arizona, the two-lane asphalt of the Sky Island Scenic Byway (also known as the Catalina Highway) carves a winding path up into the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
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Press straight down to cut the dough, without twisting the cutter, to keep the layers intact.—
Terrence Hayes,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The service From those on reception to the barmen mixing the cocktails, staff are helpful and friendly, without being over-the-top attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Yakgwa is a type of traditional Korean cookie made by mixing wheat flour with honey, sesame oil, ginger juice and a bit of rice wine and then pressing the dough mixture into a mold and deep-frying it.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by Fox 13 Seattle showed men ducking behind vehicles and exchanging gunfire in the street as bullets ripped through the neighborhood.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The noise sent Wang ducking for cover.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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There are several spots to cool off in Treasure Valley as the temperatures rise, including Roaring Springs Water Park in Meridian, which added a new spiral water slide for the 2026 season.—
Hali Smith
June 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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The numerous bright red dots strewn around M88’s spiral arms are old stars, while the pink and blue represent star clusters and dust clouds.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
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At the same time, for-profit barber, cosmetology and hair braiding trade schools now come with tuition that can exceed $17,000.—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Among the many techniques out there, feed-in braids stand out for their seamless, natural-looking finish, achieved by gradually incorporating braiding hair into your own strands.—
Larry Stansbury,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fewer couples are combining their finances, especially younger Americans.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Maybe not stuck in an urban jam, dodging potholes or crawling amid draconian speed limits – but out there on the open road, taking sunny corners in a nice car?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 May 2026
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After a day of learning about blackmail wire and unwittingly dodging Dennis the menace, Paula heads to soccer practice and faces yet another obstacle.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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