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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
Servers in bright cobalt-blue Milagro shirts weaved through the dining room carrying platters of sliders, french fries, and bowls of Caesar salad.
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Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Brunson rose for a deep three-pointer that misfired, but Anunoby weaved through traffic and tipped the ball in for a one-point lead to secure the win.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Levinson weaved the footage into early portions of Sunday night’s episode, when Rue is remembering parts of her life and her younger self, including her friendship with Fez.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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.
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Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 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.
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Doug Myers,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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.
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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.
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Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Brunson rose for a deep three-pointer that misfired, but Anunoby weaved through traffic and tipped the ball in for a one-point lead to secure the win.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Levinson weaved the footage into early portions of Sunday night’s episode, when Rue is remembering parts of her life and her younger self, including her friendship with Fez.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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
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
For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup.
—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woven
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The silver thatch palm, indeginous to Cayman, was twisted by hand into rope that would not rot in saltwater, traded with passing ships for flour and salt and essentials the islands could not produce.
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On social media, the LIBS were twisted into a pretzel trying to defend their candidates.
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Nixon then inserted himself into an obstruction of justice case by talking with an aide about blocking the FBI investigation, which eventually led to an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives and his eventual resignation.
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Right now, Bright Uro is commercializing Glean, a miniature device that can be inserted non-surgically into the bladder and record data.
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To have those two things braided together, the pain and then the relief.
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Last summer, Koudou says that most of her clients wanted freestyle braids—an elaborate style with cornrows braided in different patterns.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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For this reason, expert opinions are mixed on whether or not gold is an essential part of any portfolio.
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The activism and politics of the leftist Providence five-piece have been interwoven with their lives and music since the group’s formation.
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Museum Rietberg’s own collection of nineteenth- and twentieth-century photographs taken in Asia and Africa are also interwoven throughout the exhibition — unadorned reference points that serve as nodes between which the artists’ refractory works resonate.
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On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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Nolan seems to be striving for geographic realism interspersed with violent and fantastic episodes.
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And at the same time, the business of persuasion is more intertwined with media than ever before – thanks in no small part to the enormous influence of creators.
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Yeah, they're kind of intertwined.
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As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
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This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woven. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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