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or weaved
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 inserted
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
Bukayo Saka weaved past his international team-mate Djed Spence and also Micky van de Ven.
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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
For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In her film, Tunisian filmmaker Ben Hania weaved in the original recording of Rajab’s final phone call to what critics described as devastating effect.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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
For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In her film, Tunisian filmmaker Ben Hania weaved in the original recording of Rajab’s final phone call to what critics described as devastating effect.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woven
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The 6-foot-6 Brown twisted his left knee late in Wednesday’s regional semifinal and was given Thursday off to get back into good working order.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The edge of the camera island can be twisted round, with a satisfying haptic buzz to emulate the feel of gears clicking.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
28 Feb. 2026
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Place skillet in preheated oven, and cook until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, about 20 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the steak reads 130°F–135°F for medium-rare, about 5 minutes.—
Eric Wareheim,
Saveur,
26 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
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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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So are mom-and-pop shops mixed with the occasional franchises.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Oscar nominee leaned into the logomania trend earlier this month, posing for Instagram photos in a sheer little black dress interwoven with Gucci's signature monogram.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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How Wellness Has Been Incorporated So far, hospitality chains and establishments that have interwoven wellness from the start are at the forefront of the trend.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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These inspirational moments were interspersed with brutally harsh attacks on the Democrats in the chamber.—
Jonathan Karl,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu guides me from a pitch-black hallway into an open space, where beams of light and smoke, interspersed with sounds from the streets of Mexico City, create a vortex into a unique cinematic experience.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Jackson argued that moral authority and economic strength were intertwined.—
Alexanderia Baker-Haidara,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Thus, a festival that began with a declaration that cinema and politics were two different things concluded by demonstrating that, in fact, they are inextricably intertwined.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Revenue generated from the special taxing district that would be adopted in the area of the stadium would go toward paying back the bonds on the stadium, combined with a number of new taxes if the local governments approve them.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woven. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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