as in weaving
to form into a braid
they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets
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Recent Examples of braiding
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Tsao points out that tight braiding and scalp irritation can disrupt the skin barrier.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Beauty professions — barbering, cosmetology and hair braiding — stand out as some of the most heavily regulated occupations in Illinois.
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Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Noun
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.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Tsao points out that tight braiding and scalp irritation can disrupt the skin barrier.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
Unlike skincare or makeup trends, which are often discussed through the lens of what’s current and what’s passé, braiding exists somewhat outside that framework.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Beauty professions — barbering, cosmetology and hair braiding — stand out as some of the most heavily regulated occupations in Illinois.
—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braiding
Noun
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By contrast, Schoenaerts’ Krem is a look in search of a character, physically striking with his studded face and long mohawk braid but never given enough complexity to be interesting.
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That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a young Black girl—and a Nigerian at that—getting braids felt like a natural part of life.
Verb
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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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Like her fellow searcher Gabriela, Luz’s hair is tightly tied back into a matching plait.
Verb
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One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.
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On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.
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Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
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“Braiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braiding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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