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or weaved
1
as in braided
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 woven
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.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Motorcycles weaved through unmoving traffic.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Anime music, a soundtrack for generations, has been weaved into the fabric of global music culture and inspires artists across diverse genres.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Motorcycles weaved through unmoving traffic.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Anime music, a soundtrack for generations, has been weaved into the fabric of global music culture and inspires artists across diverse genres.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woven
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This was a city already written into outdoor lore, where counterculture and endurance have long braided together.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Stalter had braided a selection into her hair.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The property with its myriad gardens is also threaded with six miles of trails for walking or cycling that course beside the river and wander through meadows and forests.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two minutes later, Sporting’s Santiago Muñoz threaded a perfect pass to Toye, who hit a low shot with his left foot past Steffen for a 3-2 lead.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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Fentanyl is dangerous for many reasons, one of which is that it is often laced inside other drugs, with many recreational drug users accidentally consuming the other substances without knowing there's any fentanyl inside them.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bowls of punch arrive laced with unusual flavors—jasmine tea, oak moss, and cardamom—served in ladles rather than glasses.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fatemian simply bunches each slice slightly, creating a ruffled, flower-like radish slice that is then inserted between the rest of the vegetables.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro inserted utilityman Nick Loftin into the game for defense.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Morgan is adored for her relatability and the nuggets of wisdom that are cleverly interwoven into her jokes.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The epic, quasi-Homeric tale of Aeneas and his people is fused with the tales of numerous real, historical figures, and narrative patterns drawn from literary sources are interwoven with actual Roman history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hearn said the only real logistical change is how cars need to have their fuel systems fully flushed when switching between different fuels, and two fuels (sustainable and regular, for example) can’t be mixed in the same tank.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The advertisement started with a birth followed by miscellaneous images of a child playing video games, a person skydiving, and a wedding intertwined with Vodafone branding.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Politics and cricket are deeply intertwined with ACC chair Mohsin Naqvi, who also doubles as the Pakistan Cricket Board boss, being the country’s interior minister.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But recent studies have shown how social media algorithms mercilessly push manosphere content toward young men — and that content is quickly interspersed with other even more extremist ideas.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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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,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woven. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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