braid 1 of 2

as in lace
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together until she was 15, she had a braid that reached to her knees

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braid

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verb

as in to plait
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braid
Noun
Her blonde hair was styled in two braids with matching butterfly accessories. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025 The final moment with Belair whipping Banks with her braid and then hitting the KOD remains one of the best moments in the modern era. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Last month, a Consumer Reports study found cancer-causing carcinogens in ten synthetic braiding hair brands, including Sensationnel and Shake-N-Go. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025 Then the girls were able to take turns brushing it and braiding it. Elise Solé, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
  • Prices for the 21 pieces range max out at $5,000, but Acra’s sophisticated élan is still prevalent in the use of Mikado — her fabric of choice — and lace with rose motifs that hint at the brand’s name.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The dress Lily chooses is black, long-sleeved, accented at the cuffs and the hem with black lace.
    David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
  • From the Pilgrims and founding fathers through the frontier and all the way to today’s hustle culture, gig economy, and ragged-by-design safety net, the essential American folk tale has plaited hard work with destiny, self-reliance with self-actualization, and success with moral worth.
    Adam Chandler, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The fish’s body is generally yellow, with black scales forming a stripe down the side of its body, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Cam Bates earning his stripes Sophomore wide receiver Cam Bates appeared in 13 games last season and caught the sole touchdown of his collegiate career against Portland State.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, as with that piece, Macdonald needed to find a bigger story to weave around this legendary moment in time.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The showcase is a tribute to the work of 23 Polish designers and how their storytelling weaves into Poland’s design culture.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The resort’s spa provides specialized hair services for natural curls and coils, as well as expert styling for extensions and even hair braiding—services often unavailable at other luxury properties.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In her interactions with the board, members with little knowledge of braiding insisted over and over again that there was value in setting the bar high and limiting practice to people who could afford schooling.
    Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Historic records do show that by the late 1830s, a group of five white men platted the land near the settlement and sold lots.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Everybody knew about the platting requirement and it was swept under the rug.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The back had black velvet lacing in a nod to Navarro's black suit.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The winner of best rap album wore a custom wool corset dress in a dark grey pinstripe, accented with exaggerated hips and tricolor lacing, all over the label’s classic white oxford shirt, a grey pinstripe wool tie and platform penny loafers.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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