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 Kennard weaved through the lane to deposit a layup on a fast-break opportunity to knot the score at 42-all in the second quarter. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026 On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026 Authorities say Jesus Briceno Carrillo, 31, weaved into oncoming traffic, passed cars on the shoulder, and sped past three schools during dismissal before deputies caught him on a dead‑end road. Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 Bukayo Saka weaved past his international team-mate Djed Spence and also Micky van de Ven. Jay Harris, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 The line stretched out the door, weaved through the China pavilion and onto the bridge to Germany. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026 During the halftime show, Bad Bunny weaved through the sugarcane field to tell a distinctly Puerto Rican story. Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup. Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026 Elsewhere in the resident towers, physical and mental wellness is weaved into the leisure facilities. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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  • Each molecule can contain more than two hundred carbon atoms, twisted into a dizzying array of rings and folds.
    Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Their studio is known for clever recycling — like the copper lamp base that Faber found on a sidewalk and twisted into a faucet at their old Greenpoint rental.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • These annuals are easy to start from seed and can be interspersed throughout the garden or placed in containers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Of the five live roaches spotted, one was crawling on a handwash sink inside the kitchen and two ducked under a coffee machine nearby.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Republicans broadly supported the administration's military action in Iran, but most GOP incumbents in competitive races have noticeably ducked addressing rising gas prices while defending the war itself.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • Fans of brioche bread—subtly sweet, soft, eggy and often braided—will love this version of Double Chocolate Brioche, more often seen in pastry cases than on grocery store shelves.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Aftermath and flashback are braided together, too, as if in perpetual PTSD.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
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  • When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Traders showed little initial reaction to the report, with stock market futures slightly higher and Treasury yields mixed.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • Along the coast, exposure to saltwater accelerated corrosion and fuel escaped from the rusty gas tanks and leaky pipes into the groundwater.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The trooper just barely escaped being hit, documents show.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
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  • The popular longtime minor-league journeyman plied his trade for the Saints last season.
    Twin Cities, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
  • While women pirates weren’t exactly a dime a dozen even during the height of piracy, there were a surprising number of fearless females who plied the seven seas.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Biohazard waste containers are effective at keeping these items relatively inaccessible once they’re inserted until they’re emptied or disposed of appropriately.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026

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