interweaves

verb

Definition of interweavesnext
present tense third-person singular of interweave
1
as in weaves
to cause to twine about one another interweaved garlands of red and gold beads and wrapped them around the Christmas tree

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2
as in intersperses
to scatter or set here and there among other things the author artfully interweaves excerpts from soldiers' letters into his history of the Vietnam War

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3
as in intertwines
to twist together into a usually confused mass in our play the kitten and I managed to interweave the skeins of yarn into a hopeless tangle

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  1. weaves
  2. intertwines
  3. incorporates
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  • Charlie Brown weaves his way through the story looking for a reason to celebrate, something that will give the holiday meaning for him.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of weaves
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  • Her music, featuring bilingual songs, intertwines supple bass riffs with her radiant melodic voice.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Tyler Perry’s latest drama intertwines the lives of Kimmie, a young stripper striving to escape her circumstances, and Mallory Bellarie, a businesswoman at the helm of a prominent haircare empire.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of intertwines
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  • The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • His personal style often incorporates interesting textures, cuts, silhouettes and colors.
    Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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