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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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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
Once upon a time, a kids spa treatment meant glitter nail polish, a side braid and maybe a cucumber slice perched optimistically on a 9-year-old’s forehead. Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity? Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
But before the game, a Boston Legacy Fan Fest got fans even more excited with face painting, games and hair braiding. Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026 A number of studies in recent months have revealed many popular braiding hair products include dangerous chemicals and carcinogens. Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for braid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
  • That’s because giant hogweed is a member of the carrot family, and its nondescript leaves and white flowers resemble Queen Anne’s lace.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Other details include organic cotton laces and a 100 percent cork insole.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ayad Akhtar, the author of Homeland Elegies, plaits autofiction with philosophical inquiry.
    Hamilton Cain, Time, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The struggle is not due to a lack of options, though: Boho braids wrapped into an elegant bun; cornrows neatly plaited into a bow; and small, knotless braids with wavy ends are just a few ways to wear braids down the aisle.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Some classic stripes feel like a toe-dip into experimenting with more print-centric design, and won’t go out of style anytime soon.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The 20-track LP serves as equal parts music and cinema in which Crockett weaves a tale of McLane as a cattle rustler on the run from the law who — eventually — gets his redemption.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Classic and chenille embroidery, leather braiding, needling, carpet stitch, patchwork, foil print and hand painting are just some of the techniques the firm uses to transform trims from functional elements to small yet impactful branding solutions.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The event, which is being organized by ALMAS’s Youth Advisory Council, will feature ribbon braiding, face painting and food and drinks, according to a press release from ALMAS.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.
    Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.
    Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The edgy Victorian-like corset lacing was applied to other silhouettes as well, including the vamps of kitten-heel pumps which were presented in different colors and even with feathers.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The new lacing system features a webbing design through the midfoot that allows the toes to freely splay and the foot to swell as needed.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026

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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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