wove

variants or weaved
Definition of wovenext
past tense of weave
1
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 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 An hour later, for its first concert since the fires, parishioners sat in awe as Grammy Award winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers weaved her bow across her violin, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach echoing through the church. Camelia Heins, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026 There’s a golem brought to life in the midst of it, and the underlying theme of togetherness is weaved throughout as the townspeople learn to celebrate Hanukkah together. Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026 But the suddenly tenacious Canucks bobbed, weaved and came away with a 5-4 shootoout win in a highly entertaining game. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025 While Canales had previously had the two backs rotate series, the play-caller weaved both of them into drives repeatedly. Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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  • Tech companies have denied the allegations made in the lawsuit and say internal documents are being twisted to portray them as villainous when there are other factors, such as childhood trauma, leading to the mental health issues of some of their users.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett pulled it back from her face and twisted it into a low updo with tiny, delicate curling tendrils on either side of the star's face, allowing the gown to shine from the front but adding beautiful detail at the back.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • It is interspersed with archive footage from 65 years ago when islanders were forced to leave Tristan da Cunha after a natural disaster.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
  • These speeches are interspersed throughout the show, between the other categories — like Commercial, Sports, Documentary Film, etc.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
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  • Knight ducked her head and smiled when the medal was hung around her neck, her face a mix of pride and exhaustion.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • And the Cougars haven’t ducked anyone.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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  • In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The shoes feature two strips across the toes that overlap and are braided together at the center, creating a subtle crisscross knot.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • Brooklyn opened the second quarter 0-for-9, with turnovers and even a shot-clock violation mixed in as Oklahoma City quietly built a 10-point cushion.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This style can even be mixed with vertical boards for a more contemporary feel, says Kevin Lenhart, design director of Yardzen—as long as the two fence types feel like a cohesive set.
    Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Set against a ’90s true-crime backdrop, the fictional character is a female serial killer who targets repeat violent offenders who escaped accountability through power, prestige, or institutional failure.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Few Mexican restaurant chains in the United States — really, just Taco Bell — have escaped this destiny.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • Where once more than 1,000 factories plied their trade, fewer than 200—if even that—remain today.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The predominance of solids was evident also in the Mantero collection, where high-shine blends dominated by silk were plied into double satins in rich and shimmering tones such as violet, Majorelle blue and fiery red.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • The last time Tyler came back from an extended absence, in that case to toe issue, he was utilized off the bench in his first game back and then inserted into the starting lineup the next game.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until skin is crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (without touching bones) reads 165°F, about 25 minutes.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026

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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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