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or weaved
1
as in laced
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 threaded
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 wove
For the book, Meri, Janelle, Kody, Robyn and I each talked separately to a writer, who then weaved the story of our early years together, as well as Robyn’s integration into the family.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Maiava handed the ball to Jordan on a second-and-4 on the Trojans’ second series of the game, and the former JUCO star smoothly weaved through defenders for a 26-yard run that placed the ball at the 5-yard line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Keen-eyed viewers will spot bits of the city's culture and history masterfully weaved into the entire show, from paintings on the walls by local artists to filming locations to its needle drops.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Sierra driver weaved in front of the Tundra as its driver honked and managed to get around, documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Talking up the possibilities of AI, Ellison weaved away from any interest in buying TikTok, other studios and outlets as a method to turbo charge Paramount’s evolution.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
According to state police, the Versa driver then weaved in and out of heavy traffic, nearly colliding with other drivers, and allegedly went more than 120 mph.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Dec. 2024
The Swiss researchers’ polymer optical fibers are weaved directly into the fabric of the pajamas, and don’t require a plastic cover.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Maiava handed the ball to Jordan on a second-and-4 on the Trojans’ second series of the game, and the former JUCO star smoothly weaved through defenders for a 26-yard run that placed the ball at the 5-yard line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Keen-eyed viewers will spot bits of the city's culture and history masterfully weaved into the entire show, from paintings on the walls by local artists to filming locations to its needle drops.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Sierra driver weaved in front of the Tundra as its driver honked and managed to get around, documents said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Talking up the possibilities of AI, Ellison weaved away from any interest in buying TikTok, other studios and outlets as a method to turbo charge Paramount’s evolution.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
According to state police, the Versa driver then weaved in and out of heavy traffic, nearly colliding with other drivers, and allegedly went more than 120 mph.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Dec. 2024
The Swiss researchers’ polymer optical fibers are weaved directly into the fabric of the pajamas, and don’t require a plastic cover.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wove
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Fentanyl is dangerous for many reasons, one of which is that it is often laced inside other drugs, with many recreational drug users accidentally consuming the other substances without knowing there's any fentanyl inside them.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bowls of punch arrive laced with unusual flavors—jasmine tea, oak moss, and cardamom—served in ladles rather than glasses.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Two minutes later, Sporting’s Santiago Muñoz threaded a perfect pass to Toye, who hit a low shot with his left foot past Steffen for a 3-2 lead.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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Just as scientific knowledge is threaded into our everyday experience and shapes our subjective realities—the evolving genre of science documentary is increasingly centering on evocative, emotionally resonant approaches that connect with audiences.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Some instinctively ducked, covered their classmates or followed teachers’ directions.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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The woman hid her face as the man ducked down.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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At her London Photocall, the root of her hair appears braided, which makes her misty texture more pieced apart.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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The cable is braided and durable.—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fatemian simply bunches each slice slightly, creating a ruffled, flower-like radish slice that is then inserted between the rest of the vegetables.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro inserted utilityman Nick Loftin into the game for defense.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two 12-year-old girls escaped the fire.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Families escaped to calm waters for canoeing, hiking, and long afternoons spent idling on the shore.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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The boom has long passed and the route is now plied by the Ferrobús, which vaguely resembles a coach on rails and follows a truncated route between Oruro and the town of Villazón on the Argentine border.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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The hydrophilic yarn and the reinforcement yarn are plied together, configured into that plurality of valleys, the patent summary reads.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hearn said the only real logistical change is how cars need to have their fuel systems fully flushed when switching between different fuels, and two fuels (sustainable and regular, for example) can’t be mixed in the same tank.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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