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
Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The rapper—whose straight black hair reached the hem of her sleek minidress—sat down with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who sported medieval-princess blond braids and waves.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Rayanne Wild and chaotic, a loyal best friend known for messy braids, thrift-store chic, and ‘90s teenage rebellion.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
Kim shared a glowing photo of her smiley second daughter admiring her braids in the mirror.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Obama wore her hair in a combination of thin braids and loose curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The rapper—whose straight black hair reached the hem of her sleek minidress—sat down with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who sported medieval-princess blond braids and waves.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Rayanne Wild and chaotic, a loyal best friend known for messy braids, thrift-store chic, and ‘90s teenage rebellion.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
Kim shared a glowing photo of her smiley second daughter admiring her braids in the mirror.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Obama wore her hair in a combination of thin braids and loose curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Designed to address the needs of those wearing protective styles, the lineup detoxes and refreshes braids, sew-ins, locs, and more.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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 experience weaves together the rich history of the ship, its crew and passengers, building a deeper understanding of life aboard the Titanic.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sanders’s violin weaves his classical roots into the pulse of jazz improvisation.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Going up the tongue, symmetrical laces and a midfoot ghillie encourage additional forgiveness.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before 2013, men’s football in England had rarely promoted or discussed the issue, but a guerrilla marketing campaign by Stonewall and the betting company Paddy Power to encourage players to wear rainbow laces sparked the Premier League into action.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yet the stars-and-stripes weren’t the only flags flying high that night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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