as in weaves
to form into a braid
they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets
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Recent Examples of braids
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, her goddess braids, done by hairstylist Coree Moreno using Bellami extensions, looked flawless.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Wearing a blue jail jumpsuit with her hair tied into two blonde braids, Ortiz did not enter a plea during a brief hearing in downtown Los Angeles late Tuesday afternoon.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Yet, for millions of Black women across the world who regularly wear braids, twists and extensions, troubling new evidence suggests the synthetic hair used to create these styles may expose them to toxic substances.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
The braids are rooted in Indigenous tradition, and the practice evolved over time to include the addition of ribbons during the colonial period.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Pick-and-drop braids were usually about three inches long, with loose waves or curls at the ends of the braids.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Fittingly, her goddess braids, done by hairstylist Coree Moreno using Bellami extensions, looked flawless.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Wearing a blue jail jumpsuit with her hair tied into two blonde braids, Ortiz did not enter a plea during a brief hearing in downtown Los Angeles late Tuesday afternoon.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Yet, for millions of Black women across the world who regularly wear braids, twists and extensions, troubling new evidence suggests the synthetic hair used to create these styles may expose them to toxic substances.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
The braids are rooted in Indigenous tradition, and the practice evolved over time to include the addition of ribbons during the colonial period.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
His death gives shape to the plot, which braids together the police investigation with relevant flashbacks.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braids
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The film weaves together adolescent friendship with the social impact of solar energy development in rural communities.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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With ample amounts of gore that somehow feels earned, Taccone weaves a fun, tense comedy thriller, with help from Segel and Weaving’s unhinged onscreen chemistry and a talented ensemble cast.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With their dainty low-profile and ballerina-style laces, sneakerinas offer endless playful styling possibilities.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Besides, not everyone wore shoes with laces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Suitable for both indoor and outdoor, this unique rug from Sundays plays with an unexpected color palette—a dusty, pastel teal against jute—and pattern, dueling stripes.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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