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as in twisting
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 mixing
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 weaving
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Never tested in orbit, NASA’s robot could, in theory, perform tasks like weaving solar power stations and antennae in space from spools of carbon fiber.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Boldly returned for the second period with an exclamation point, setting up Minnesota’s tying goal by weaving around four Dallas challengers, and pulling Oettinger outside the crease, before passing to Eriksson Ek, who had an open net to hit for his third goal of the playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Oliva also made sure the final look never drifted too far from Taylor’s identity, weaving in subtle elements that kept it grounded in the present.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Now the Catalan viol virtuoso returns to Zellerbach Hall with a program featuring his Hespèrion XXI and nearly three dozen international musicians in a concert weaving a range of musical traditions.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Until this point, they were restricted to weaving their way through city streets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
On the surface, the show plays like a sleek, electro-pop set that leans into the dancey sonics of her newest record while still weaving in the hits.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Leith emphasizes that Dwell Secure’s functionality extends beyond emergency scenarios, weaving into everyday property management.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Never tested in orbit, NASA’s robot could, in theory, perform tasks like weaving solar power stations and antennae in space from spools of carbon fiber.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Boldly returned for the second period with an exclamation point, setting up Minnesota’s tying goal by weaving around four Dallas challengers, and pulling Oettinger outside the crease, before passing to Eriksson Ek, who had an open net to hit for his third goal of the playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Oliva also made sure the final look never drifted too far from Taylor’s identity, weaving in subtle elements that kept it grounded in the present.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Now the Catalan viol virtuoso returns to Zellerbach Hall with a program featuring his Hespèrion XXI and nearly three dozen international musicians in a concert weaving a range of musical traditions.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Until this point, they were restricted to weaving their way through city streets.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
On the surface, the show plays like a sleek, electro-pop set that leans into the dancey sonics of her newest record while still weaving in the hits.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Footage from the scene shows the group obeying police instructions when a plain clothes officer grabbed Salman’s hand, twisting it and causing a fracture in her wrist.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Talk to more than a dozen people at varying levels of involvement with the movie’s long and twisting journey to the screen, however, and a kind of dual narrative emerges.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Professional golfers constantly tinker with equipment and jump from one club manufacturer to another throughout their careers, but Rose mixing it up comes across as a very strange move for a number of different reasons.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Seattle takes coffee seriously, so ducking into Café Vita, one of the city’s indie coffee shops, is practically required.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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But a recent global survey conducted by SAP subsidiary WalkMe found that workers are quietly ducking AI use.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The film is set in Mumbai and built around a miserly protagonist whose circumstances spiral into escalating absurdity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The signature spiral silhouette for the ring captures the idea of infinite motion within a sculptural form.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
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It was founded by Maeve Heim, who grew up working in her mother’s African braiding salon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut turkey hunting typically costs $47, combining a $19 turkey permit with the mandatory $28 resident game bird conservation stamp, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The town of Vernon is on the hunt for those dodging local taxes by keeping cars, trucks and trailers registered in other towns or states.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Applegate, 54, spoke out on Instagram after dodging speculation she was hospitalized.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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