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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 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
Starting multiple lengths behind the next closest horse, Ortiz and Golden Tempo started weaving their way through the field.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The film also incorporates Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff designs in platinum with pavé diamonds on Emily Blunt as well as T by Tiffany sunglasses on Meryl Streep, weaving the brand into multiple wardrobe moments.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Leith emphasizes that Dwell Secure’s functionality extends beyond emergency scenarios, weaving into everyday property management.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Never tested in orbit, NASA’s robot could, in theory, perform tasks like weaving solar power stations and antennae in space from spools of carbon fiber.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Boldly returned for the second period with an exclamation point, setting up Minnesota’s tying goal by weaving around four Dallas challengers, and pulling Oettinger outside the crease, before passing to Eriksson Ek, who had an open net to hit for his third goal of the playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
For an outdoor wedding, get that fairytale feel by weaving fresh greenery sprigs into the braid.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 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
Starting multiple lengths behind the next closest horse, Ortiz and Golden Tempo started weaving their way through the field.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The film also incorporates Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff designs in platinum with pavé diamonds on Emily Blunt as well as T by Tiffany sunglasses on Meryl Streep, weaving the brand into multiple wardrobe moments.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Leith emphasizes that Dwell Secure’s functionality extends beyond emergency scenarios, weaving into everyday property management.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Never tested in orbit, NASA’s robot could, in theory, perform tasks like weaving solar power stations and antennae in space from spools of carbon fiber.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Boldly returned for the second period with an exclamation point, setting up Minnesota’s tying goal by weaving around four Dallas challengers, and pulling Oettinger outside the crease, before passing to Eriksson Ek, who had an open net to hit for his third goal of the playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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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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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Banda’s first goal came in the 33rd minute with her back to the goal, controlling a header from Rafaelle and twisting around to slot it home for her sixth goal of the season to cut the lead to 2-1.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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For a second Emily stood there on the porch, twisting up her mouth, as if sucking on the words before speaking them.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Besides an enormous stage, blue velvet curtains, a mixing console and safe catwalks, the building also features new classrooms and rehearsal spaces.—
Tim Greiving,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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With the SoCal sun cutting across the San Gabriel Mountains, the tastemaker spent the afternoon posted in the owner’s box, mixing with fans, influencers, and racing regulars.—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
4 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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Members of the audience are seen ducking under tables.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The star was dipped in a rainbow of colors from her décolletage down to the spiral train of her body-hugging dress with fringe falling down the cuffs of the long-sleeve gown.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The former Sidos space has been transformed into a restaurant with neon signs, faux greenery, tapestries depicting temples and spiral light fixtures.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Apr. 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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The research highlights how combining quantum processors with classical computing resources may define the next phase of high-performance computing, offering a path toward solving problems that are currently out of reach.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggled for Cleveland, combining to shoot only 44% from the field and turn the ball over 10 times.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Dramatic footage showed police officers dodging rocks and sticks while rioters smashed police cars and set a police van on fire.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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They are often seen dodging screaming church members and security guards until they are ultimately escorted out.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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