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 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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  • But then the day before the NCAA 5,000 heats, Chapa twisted his ankle.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Chewy coconut, crunchy cashew crumbs, lots of caramel goo interspersed with chocolate goo.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.
    Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • When shots were fired, hundreds of attendees ducked under tables or took cover inside the ballroom before being evacuated, and the event was subsequently postponed.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The president was evacuated off the stage as thousands of guests dived under tables and ducked for cover.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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  • Her hair was braided and a short veil could be seen flowing from it in a few photos.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • Neighborhood response Feedback from residents, behind the scenes and in public meetings, has been mixed.
    Sofi Zeman May 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
  • Designed by the label’s then creative director, Olivier Rousteing, the unorthodox gown was sculpted based on a cast of Tyla’s body, then created out of three different colors of sand mixed with micro-crystal studs, providing extra sparkle down to the tip of her mermaid train.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
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  • Nearly a year after 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail through a hole in the wall, a special grand jury has indicted the local sheriff on criminal corruption and obstruction charges in connection with the biggest jailbreak in recent American history.
    Greg Hilburn, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Authorities said the 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in the early morning hours after climbing through a hole behind a toilet.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Kids — and even adults — plied me with questions about what happened during those three long days of captivity.
    Midsi Sanchez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The popular longtime minor-league journeyman plied his trade for the Saints last season.
    Twin Cities, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • Instead of modifying one gene at a time, researchers began exploring whether entire genomes could be built and inserted into cells.
    André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The company’s bid fell apart last year, however, after a last-minute item was inserted into the state budget transferring the station’s operating permit to the Department of Administrative Services — thus keeping it out of private hands.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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