weave

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 duck
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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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  • Currently, product content often mixes factual information with emotional appeals and brand storytelling.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Minutes later, the crowd also jeered Max Verstappen (though a few more cheers for the reigning champ were mixed in).
    Patrick Iversen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 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
  • If a recruiter keeps dodging the salary question, don’t be afraid to press them.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 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
  • Steven Knight’s historical series blends real history and fiction to bring alive London’s underworld, during an era when female thieves and professional boxing helped to usher in the 20th century.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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  • Liam McNeeley started the game strong and finished with 11 points as Solo Ball and Diarra added 10 a piece, the backcourt duo combining for 10 rebounds and eight assists.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Geopolitical instability and unrest in Eastern Europe, combined with the worsening situation in the South China Sea, are set to disrupt the global supply chain.
    Paresh Sagar, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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