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or weaved
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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
But unlike Yamamoto—whose second straight 10-K one-hitter was wasted—Verlander bobbed and weaved and lollipop-curved the lineup to death.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 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
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
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 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
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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This detail, at once tragic and comic, painfully human and stupidly bureaucratic, captures something essential about Schattenfroh, an extremely dark novel about the horrors of modern European history laced with the delirious, disconcerting humor of a Hieronymus Bosch painting.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Don, Gail and Heather were taken to the hospital and died within days after consuming the Beef Wellington served by Erin, which had been laced with the deadly mushrooms at her Leongatha house in July 2023, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Text transmitted to the Cat via the serial port was inserted into the document as if it had been typed in at the console.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bake at 425°F until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 23-26 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The oceans are their own swirling mess, deeply interwoven with climate and weather alike.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 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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Rivalry mixed with admiration, proof the contest carries both edge and heart.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The frock dress was in high visibility, with the drop waist and buttercup yellow colorways mixed with pinks and limes.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, China isn’t going away, and our economies are deeply, deeply intertwined.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This ethical imperative for responsible speech is deeply intertwined with a centuries-old commitment to social justice.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, scenes of life at the nunnery are interspersed with childhood memories, usually involving her mother assisting people in need or her classmates mistreating vulnerable children.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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His entry covered 10 pages in total of the book, a storybook tale of their friendship interspersed with photographs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woven. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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