weave

1
as in to braid
to cause to twine about one another as they have for the past two centuries, crafters continue to weave osiers into the distinctive baskets that are the island's trademark

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as in to duck
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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Recent Examples of weave Accessibility is woven throughout Reflexion’s design. Michelle Han, Refinery29, 21 July 2025 Princess Charlotte, also 10, is known to plait her hair back with a braid on each side of her head, with the braids then tied with a ribbon or woven into a longer braid, also tied with a bow. Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025 That means cotton or linen fibers in loose, open weaves to maximize airflow and avoid trapping heat. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025 By weaving these pillars into daily leadership practices, leaders can lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose, achieving results that reflect both their values and their vision. Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for weave
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  • Read on for the truth about washing your synthetic braiding hair and how to protect your scalp.
    Essence, Essence, 16 July 2025
  • Synthetic or natural hair extensions are then added and braided into the hair.
    Taylor Bryant, Glamour, 9 July 2025
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  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the tip of a chef’s knife in the thickest part of the breast and cutting a horizontal slit 3/4 of the way through the breast.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
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  • No need to duck the head toward the high point of the door frame.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • The woman immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
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  • Amos twisted Ross's thick hair into a soft yet structured abstract shape, wrapping it in what may very well be fishnet stockings in vivid teal hue.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2025
  • Her bright pink lips were twisted into the shape of a scream.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 16 July 2025
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  • But through the sheer power of mixing genes into new combinations, the risky gamble of interspecies pairings has also sometimes majorly paid off.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
  • Cooked broccoli sprouts can be steamed, sautéed, or mixed into a stir-fry.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025
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  • Goodfellas has acquired world sales rights for Iranian director Ali Asgari’s satire Divine Comedy, following a filmmaker’s mission to dodge censorship, ahead of its world premiere in Venice’s Orizzonti sidebar.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 July 2025
  • Phase variation like this is normally seen in pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli to dodge interception by immune cells or antibiotics.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
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  • The interiors blend international polish with regional craftsmanship, pairing Austrian fabrics and restored antiques with discreet contemporary touches.
    Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Electricity wins because EVs seamlessly blend thrilling performance and smooth, quiet power delivery.
    Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
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  • Stir in beans, broth, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, and reserved sausage until well combined.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
  • Hayden combined to throw just four innings in his first two starts of the month, allowing eight runs, including five on six walks on July 3 against Lake County.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 July 2025

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