wove

variants or weaved
Definition of wovenext
past tense of weave
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as in twisted
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 ducked
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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Recent Examples of wove And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way. ABC News, 29 July 2026 The story of this sport is told inside that room — in so many ways, through the tales chiseled into those plaques and the portraits of the men who weaved those tales. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 July 2026 For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky. Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The motorcycle weaved in and out of traffic and split lanes on the highway. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 In his speech after the tour, Trump weaved between his own administration’s work while returning to lessons drawn from Roosevelt’s life, recounting stories of bravery during Roosevelt’s time in the West and as president. Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders. Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade. Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Servers in bright cobalt-blue Milagro shirts weaved through the dining room carrying platters of sliders, french fries, and bowls of Caesar salad. Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
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Verb
  • In the classic entrepreneurial discussion, hope gets twisted a bit.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The 62-year-old Payton’s mind rarely works linearly, his thoughts akin to a script from a Christopher Nolan movie, interspersed with flashbacks.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
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  • The last ducked behind a replica stagecoach on display inside.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cody went for a Cody Cutter, but Punk ducked and Rhodes accidentally hit Charles Robinson.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This Fulani style features braided ends for a fabulous addition of color and texture.
    Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026
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  • As Tehran and Washington issue mixed messages, the status of the strait remains at the core of the conflict.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The sodas can be mixed with different syrups and creamers; for example, Sprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup and coconut cream.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • This incident highlights a systemic issue where millions in USDT have escaped freezes, as confirmed by multiple on-chain analytics firms like BitOK.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023 Flaco, a Eurasian Eagle Owl, escaped his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo.
    Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • There were no global superstars, and only a couple of players at genuinely elite clubs like Benfica and Villarreal; most plied their trade well outside football’s spotlight.
    André Martin, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Tsietsi sent one of them to the front as a lookout, while the others eagerly plied him with questions about his activities.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
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  • Nine were the initial sequences output by the AI, and the remaining seven had acquired additional mutations after being inserted into bacteria.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with Arraez inserted into the lineup and Harper returning to the outfield, the Phillies are betting that a defensive sacrifice from one of their biggest stars will ultimately make the roster more dangerous.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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