woven

variants or weaved
Definition of wovennext
past participle of weave
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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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Recent Examples of woven And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way. ABC News, 29 July 2026 For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky. Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The motorcycle weaved in and out of traffic and split lanes on the highway. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 In his speech after the tour, Trump weaved between his own administration’s work while returning to lessons drawn from Roosevelt’s life, recounting stories of bravery during Roosevelt’s time in the West and as president. Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Servers in bright cobalt-blue Milagro shirts weaved through the dining room carrying platters of sliders, french fries, and bowls of Caesar salad. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woven
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  • In the classic entrepreneurial discussion, hope gets twisted a bit.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Nine were the initial sequences output by the AI, and the remaining seven had acquired additional mutations after being inserted into bacteria.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with Arraez inserted into the lineup and Harper returning to the outfield, the Phillies are betting that a defensive sacrifice from one of their biggest stars will ultimately make the roster more dangerous.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This Fulani style features braided ends for a fabulous addition of color and texture.
    Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026
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  • As Tehran and Washington issue mixed messages, the status of the strait remains at the core of the conflict.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The sodas can be mixed with different syrups and creamers; for example, Sprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup and coconut cream.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Listening to Kelly and Giffords, I was periodically struck by how their endeavors have been interwoven.
    Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • The water system alone, which cost more than $7 million, features five lakes interwoven throughout the course that are connected by a network of flowing streams and punctuated by multiple cascades and waterfalls.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
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  • Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The 62-year-old Payton’s mind rarely works linearly, his thoughts akin to a script from a Christopher Nolan movie, interspersed with flashbacks.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
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  • The brunch will be accompanied by uplifting gospel music intertwined with smooth jazz.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The dynamic underlines just how intertwined these AI companies are with Big Tech.
    Kate Rooney, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Each blocked multiple lanes and combined to cause miles of delays, which also sent extra traffic into downtown Atlanta.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those two rotated fluidly throughout, combined well and have developed a strong on-pitch connection.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woven. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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