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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
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
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Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Your character is weaved into Ed Gein’s story in a complex way.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The all-star Notre Dame backfield of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price weaved through Arkansas’ defense before sitting out most of the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Inextricably linked, and weaved into its ardent soul.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
But unlike Yamamoto—whose second straight 10-K one-hitter was wasted—Verlander bobbed and weaved and lollipop-curved the lineup to death.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Houston struck first in the 17th minute, when Clarissa Larisey weaved through defenders before finishing for a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Your character is weaved into Ed Gein’s story in a complex way.
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The all-star Notre Dame backfield of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price weaved through Arkansas’ defense before sitting out most of the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Inextricably linked, and weaved into its ardent soul.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
But unlike Yamamoto—whose second straight 10-K one-hitter was wasted—Verlander bobbed and weaved and lollipop-curved the lineup to death.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Houston struck first in the 17th minute, when Clarissa Larisey weaved through defenders before finishing for a 1-0 lead.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wove
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Atlanta loaded the bases with nobody out, and Reed Garrett was on the verge of escaping unscathed when Marcell Ozuna laced a bases-clearing, game-tying double to left.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The finish is long, oaky, and fruit-laced leaving behind notes of spice, sweetness, and the satisfying heat of a stronger pour.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mayfield rolled right with plenty of time before unfurling a long throw that threaded between Blankenship and rookie safety Drew Mukuba and struck Emeka Egbuka in stride for a 77-yard touchdown.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Scale Questions of scale threaded many European panelists’ comments.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The second time her video captured the boat, the man had ducked down below, almost as if to hide from the camera.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gardner ducked under the dark cloth and focused the image on the ground glass of his camera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At Campillo, mid-blue denim was braided into exquisitely relaxed shirting.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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In other looks, pearls and cowrie shells were braided into the models’s textures.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Records showed that the original proposal was $67 million, and that DeSantis administration officials inserted the $10 million donation late in the negotiation.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The All-American senior safety suffered a knee injury early in the fourth quarter against Weber State after he was inserted as an offensive player.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So the manager went back to Whitlock for a second inning of work in the eighth and Whitlock nearly escaped before running out of steam.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Staff said the python likely escaped its home and asked for help finding the snake’s owner.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The latter — ethically sourced from the founder’s family farm in the Pantanal, Brazil — is plied into sculptural accessories by master artisans in Santa Croce, Italy.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-6 swingman has yet to make his NBA debut, having plied his trade for the G League affiliates of the Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz since 2023.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beautiful car coats or oversize jackets, mixed with long gloves emulate the attitude Miuccia and Raf love.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Boston has tested rookie Payton Tolle in relief the last couple of weeks, and the results have been mixed despite a high-octane fastball.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Wove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wove. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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