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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
How to properly clean synthetic braiding before installing Properly cleansing your braiding hair is the best way to prevent scalp irritation when using synthetic hair.
—Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
Note, too, the tubular braiding and camellia flower embellishments—both Chanel signatures—on the finished reimagining of a classic LBD.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
As well as capturing a unity cord braiding ceremony that took place during the nuptials and the bride and groom's kiss, Jill also included the special moment her brother and his bride officially became man and wife.
—Jenny Haward, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
With all the time needed for the yeast to rise, the braiding of the bread, more rising, and then of course the baking and cooling, a babka isn't the easiest treat to make.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
How to properly clean synthetic braiding before installing Properly cleansing your braiding hair is the best way to prevent scalp irritation when using synthetic hair.
—Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
Note, too, the tubular braiding and camellia flower embellishments—both Chanel signatures—on the finished reimagining of a classic LBD.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
As well as capturing a unity cord braiding ceremony that took place during the nuptials and the bride and groom's kiss, Jill also included the special moment her brother and his bride officially became man and wife.
—Jenny Haward, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braiding
Noun
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In the photo obtained by the outlet, Sia — known for obscuring her face on stage and at public events with oversized wigs — wore her long blonde hair in beaded braids, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Yet Moore brings an undeniable coolness factor to the proceedings, with her hair full of braids and earth-girl vibes.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Other braids seen on the runway included messy, pulled out pigtails and tiny face-framing plaits.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lawrence also wore her hair in thick plaits, and donned a pair of orange lensed, oval sunglasses.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Braiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braiding. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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