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as in to braid
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 to insert
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 weave
For Ana Sofia Pelaez, the fight for Cuban freedom is deeply personal — woven through generations.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The game had just ended, and here Jordan Mason came, weaving through the tunnels toward the San Francisco 49ers’ locker room.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Beauty Ngwenya’s painting—in which intersecting yellow and dark-hued circles weave through each other to form a dizzying pattern—shared a wall with Lakhina Zulu’s jagged star in earthy tones and other women’s paintings on canvas.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The latest installment, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, continues the story set up in 2023's Dead Reckoning, weaving together elements from the previous seven films, for what is possibly the last Mission: Impossible movie.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The game had just ended, and here Jordan Mason came, weaving through the tunnels toward the San Francisco 49ers’ locker room.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Beauty Ngwenya’s painting—in which intersecting yellow and dark-hued circles weave through each other to form a dizzying pattern—shared a wall with Lakhina Zulu’s jagged star in earthy tones and other women’s paintings on canvas.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The latest installment, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, continues the story set up in 2023's Dead Reckoning, weaving together elements from the previous seven films, for what is possibly the last Mission: Impossible movie.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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Trade wars levied up to 145% tariffs on Chinese imports (since decreased to 30%), increasing the cost of products like braiding hair, hair oil, and wigs.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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The brother and sister duo, both from Little Rock, sat at a booth along the midway, each offering their own unique services: Dailey braids hair while Reynolds paints faces.—
Parker Mancino,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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People reported running, ducking for cover and scrambling to their cars for safety.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2025
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Questions and Answers Is goose or duck down better for a comforter?—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Maeve is absolutely pulling the strings and twisting this family at every turn.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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The battery is mounted to the body and then twisted – one notch to engage a child lock and ensure your youngster doesn't accidentally engage the powerful cutting machine, and another twist to engage battery power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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Caucus leadership, which typically opts to remain neutral in committee races, has dodged questions on whether age should play a role in selecting the next Oversight ranking member.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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The candidates often dodged direct answers to moderators’ questions and instead jostled with each other.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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Often, this means blending digital approaches with traditional structures.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Her cruise 2026 show in Rome, which blended rtw and haute couture looks, was her swan song, and her departure was confirmed last Thursday.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Recognizing this reality, Mexico has developed an innovative consular model that combines diplomacy, a humanitarian approach and direct action for the benefit of its population abroad.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Photo by Eric Lucero Most Popular Denver’s Inside Stories combines the capabilities of a large design firm with the hands-on approach of a smaller studio, giving clients the best of both worlds.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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