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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
Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Between hauling bags up subway stairs, weaving through Penn Station, and occasionally sprinting to the correct track, comfortable footwear is non-negotiable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
That meant weaving in comedy sketches, musical performances and choreography as well as clips that audiences had never seen before.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2026
Pulisic was exceptional before being subbed out at the half, weaving past defenders and creating scoring chances.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Sewing machines whirr and seamstresses work 8- to 12-hour days, weaving together American flags.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 June 2026
This intricate style involves sectioning the hair into precise, straight lines and weaving it tightly to create neat, narrow braids.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Local records show that 1,500 residents of Guangopolo have been weaving sieves for 200 years.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Apple is overhauling Siri with a more conversational AI assistant, aiming to catch up to rivals such as ChatGPT and Gemini while weaving the technology deeper into iPhones, Macs and other devices.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Verb
The footage appears to show the SUV weaving through traffic at high speed.
—Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Between hauling bags up subway stairs, weaving through Penn Station, and occasionally sprinting to the correct track, comfortable footwear is non-negotiable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
That meant weaving in comedy sketches, musical performances and choreography as well as clips that audiences had never seen before.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2026
Pulisic was exceptional before being subbed out at the half, weaving past defenders and creating scoring chances.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Sewing machines whirr and seamstresses work 8- to 12-hour days, weaving together American flags.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 June 2026
This intricate style involves sectioning the hair into precise, straight lines and weaving it tightly to create neat, narrow braids.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Local records show that 1,500 residents of Guangopolo have been weaving sieves for 200 years.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Apple is overhauling Siri with a more conversational AI assistant, aiming to catch up to rivals such as ChatGPT and Gemini while weaving the technology deeper into iPhones, Macs and other devices.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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From $561 per night. Perks: Saltwater pool and spa, king beds in all rooms, piano, fire pit At the top of a long and winding drive awaits Le Petite Retreat.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2026
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Said Rahmani often compared his life story to the plot of Paulo Coelho’s novel The Alchemist, in which a young shepherd sets off on a long and winding journey to find his treasure, only to learn that it was buried near his home all along.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks became a championship-contending team by mixing the right ingredients with selfless stars, effective role players, smart coaching and a resilient attitude.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Now, 25 games and 577 days since the injury that put his career in jeopardy, there was All on the Bengals’ practice fields, cutting and accelerating, extending for receptions and ducking into blocking assignments.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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While most are deflected, some particles spiral along magnetic field lines toward the poles, colliding with oxygen and nitrogen atoms high in the atmosphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Each episode centers around a new ‘book of the week,’ ranging from science fiction epics and romantasy sensations, to literary classics and underground cult favorites, before the conversations spiral far beyond the page.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Unlike traditional box braids, which feature mini knots at the top of the scalp, the knotless braiding method avoids knots at the roots that can cause tension, which often leads to hair breakage.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Unlike skincare or makeup trends, which are often discussed through the lens of what’s current and what’s passé, braiding exists somewhat outside that framework.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Tandoori Pizza is best known for combining classic Indian dishes, like tandoori chicken, malai paneer, curry chicken and chicken tikka and serving it on a pizza crust, the website showed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In the foothills of the Andes Mountains, outside Santiago, Chile, Casa Oruga is a modern home that demonstrates the possibilities of combining design-forward architecture and economical shipping containers.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Skenes, on the other hand, was dodging danger throughout his six innings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS CHECKERED FLAG — Lewis Hamilton wants a cap on wealth while dating a billionaire and dodging taxes.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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