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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
interweaved garlands of red and gold beads and wrapped them around the Christmas tree
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as in to combine
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the author artfully interweaves excerpts from soldiers' letters into his history of the Vietnam War
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in our play the kitten and I managed to interweave the skeins of yarn into a hopeless tangle
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Recent Examples of interweave
Based on a New Yorker article by Jennifer Gonnerman, When a Witness Recants interweaves new interviews, deposition videos and TV news reports to examine an infamous case of wrongful conviction.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Manuel interweaves other story strands with Isabel’s tale, including that of Clara (Carmen Castellanos), a young Filipina American from New York out for a round of golf with her uncle (Carlos Siguion-Reyna), the owner of a golfing company.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, inside, galleries trace American art from the 17th century to the present—interwoven with African textiles, Oceanic carvings, and contemporary installations.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Both are interwoven with conductive materials such as stainless steel threads, which form a Faraday cage that shields the wearer against the lines’ electric fields.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2026
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Manuel interweaves other story strands with Isabel’s tale, including that of Clara (Carmen Castellanos), a young Filipina American from New York out for a round of golf with her uncle (Carlos Siguion-Reyna), the owner of a golfing company.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, inside, galleries trace American art from the 17th century to the present—interwoven with African textiles, Oceanic carvings, and contemporary installations.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Both are interwoven with conductive materials such as stainless steel threads, which form a Faraday cage that shields the wearer against the lines’ electric fields.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interweave
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Vimini is likely just a hint of what’s to come, as Bulgari weaves designs from its past with the fresh talent and the state-of-the-art resources shaping its future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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Coleman drove north in southbound lanes and was weaving in traffic when officers lost sight of him for the final time, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But a pair of power-play goals by the Predators, and a bank shot off the arm of Gustavsson by former Gophers standout Erik Haula had the teams knotted 3-all after the initial 20 minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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The teams were knotted at one goal apiece through the first three rounds of the shootout before Marchand scored the go-ahead goal, and Bobrovsky ended it with a save on the shot by Mittelstadt.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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These speeches are interspersed throughout the show, between the other categories — like Commercial, Sports, Documentary Film, etc.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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The opposite wall of the store features long shelves with Glassman’s collection of vintage glass, decorative dishes and bowls, interspersed with new merchandise.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clothes that get tangled during their cycle usually ends up requiring extra drying time, so having this fabric shaken out can promote quicker sessions since air is allowed to disperse evenly (which also helps with the wrinkles).—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Diabate was whistled for a foul after he got tangled up inside the paint with Duren.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oulonger 12-Pack In-Ground Solar Pathway Lights These solar lawn lights also have a stake, and can be easily inserted into the ground so that the actual light is level with the lawn surface.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rookie, who turned 20 last week, is enjoying an excellent season and has at least inserted his name into the Calder Trophy finalist conversation alongside Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ fantastic 18-year-old defenseman.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The powerful prosper as inequality grows Weakened basic human rights are intertwined with hardships for many in the region.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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For a founder whose identity is intertwined with building software and championing AI progress, the realization his own product could outperform his ideas landed with unusual force.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Interweave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interweave. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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