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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Honestly, kicking over every cone like that is more impressive than weaving around them.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Here, Bryan speaks to Deadline about weaving a unique tale through the absence of styling and the excess of styling during the end of the world.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The driver, identified as 26-year-old Fre'shun Tyai White of Marietta, initially slowed down but then fled, weaving across all lanes of I-20 westbound, according to investigators.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 26 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
Verb
Set the scene After weaving through downtown Nassau, passing the towering cruise ships in port, and waiting in traffic on the bridge to Paradise Island, arriving at the Ocean Club is a breath of fresh air (and a sigh of relief).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Honestly, kicking over every cone like that is more impressive than weaving around them.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Here, Bryan speaks to Deadline about weaving a unique tale through the absence of styling and the excess of styling during the end of the world.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The driver, identified as 26-year-old Fre'shun Tyai White of Marietta, initially slowed down but then fled, weaving across all lanes of I-20 westbound, according to investigators.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 26 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
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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Yet, the most terrifying part of this entirely predictable spiral?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Gray perfectly ramps up the dread, and both Irwin and Gary’s senses of guilt and anger, as things spiral out of control for both brothers and ultimately the whole family, including Hester, who’s dealing with her own secrets.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
26 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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The Gen 1 models were assembled by combining replica 356 bodies with more modern Porsche suspension, engines, transmissions, and more.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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Optical interferometers were invented more than a century ago, but orchestrating and combining signals from multiple telescopes across long baselines has proved much harder to accomplish with visible light compared to the relative ease of working in radio waves.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
27 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.
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