1
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
Chase Daniel Working across the US and internationally, the studio practices a methodology that weaves together ritual, form, material, and object—creating spaces of resonance for the lives that inhabit them.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Pathways for meditation strolls are woven through the immaculate landscaping, which includes towering oaks, lush ferns, and fragrant jasmine, as well as an orchard with 50 fruit-producing trees.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Former first lady Michelle Obama wears a black-and-white gown with blocks of color woven throughout in her portrait, created by painter Amy Sherald.
—Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Her latest feature, The Ice Tower (La Tour de glace), is no exception, weaving a twisted retro fairytale that sits somewhere between Frozen and Mulholland Drive.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Pathways for meditation strolls are woven through the immaculate landscaping, which includes towering oaks, lush ferns, and fragrant jasmine, as well as an orchard with 50 fruit-producing trees.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025
Former first lady Michelle Obama wears a black-and-white gown with blocks of color woven throughout in her portrait, created by painter Amy Sherald.
—Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Her latest feature, The Ice Tower (La Tour de glace), is no exception, weaving a twisted retro fairytale that sits somewhere between Frozen and Mulholland Drive.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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Now, a new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of developing cancer, in synthetic braiding hair.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Use a pea-size amount of braiding gel to define the segment, making the part on your scalp appear crisper. Step 3: Smooth a pea-size amount of twisting cream or gel along the entire small section.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
13 Feb. 2025
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The coach inserts Ryan Davis, Alex Mangold, Eli Allen and Alex Sessoms.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trump has been inserting himself into the sports world in the first months of his second term.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Asked afterward about the Spartans’ ability to win in their own unique way, Holloman ducked the chance to take credit and instead named every member of the program’s scout team.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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While there are some in business — despite the fear of corrupt prosecution — still willing to fight the fight, there are as many others who are willing to duck and cover.—
John Ridley,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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This full-body exercise can support movements relating to twisting or rotating the torso, which can translate to sports like tennis or many daily life tasks.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a new book, Pankaj Mishra twists Holocaust remembrance into a source of all the world’s evil.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Moisturizing Tanning Oil Frankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article After more than 40 years on the run, a bombing suspect accused of using a dead classmate’s identity to dodge law enforcement and claim government benefits has been arrested in New Mexico.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the short term, industry players are working to try to dodge those costs as much as possible.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration, which reflects her unique vision, blends sexiness with confidence, empowering women of all shapes and sizes.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The frequency could increase and TV categories could blend, Vulture editor-in-chief Neil Janowitz says.—
Kerry Flynn,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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There should be streaks of egg white not fully combined.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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That’s partly down to $64 billion in American military assistance and $66 billion provided by all other countries combined, fueling Ukraine’s fighting spirit that confounded predictions of swift Russian victory.—
Artem Grudinin,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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