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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 insert
to scatter or set here and there among other things
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
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Recent Examples of weave
For Ana Sofia Pelaez, the fight for Cuban freedom is deeply personal — woven through generations.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The game had just ended, and here Jordan Mason came, weaving through the tunnels toward the San Francisco 49ers’ locker room.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Beauty Ngwenya’s painting—in which intersecting yellow and dark-hued circles weave through each other to form a dizzying pattern—shared a wall with Lakhina Zulu’s jagged star in earthy tones and other women’s paintings on canvas.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The latest installment, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, continues the story set up in 2023's Dead Reckoning, weaving together elements from the previous seven films, for what is possibly the last Mission: Impossible movie.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The game had just ended, and here Jordan Mason came, weaving through the tunnels toward the San Francisco 49ers’ locker room.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Beauty Ngwenya’s painting—in which intersecting yellow and dark-hued circles weave through each other to form a dizzying pattern—shared a wall with Lakhina Zulu’s jagged star in earthy tones and other women’s paintings on canvas.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The latest installment, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, continues the story set up in 2023's Dead Reckoning, weaving together elements from the previous seven films, for what is possibly the last Mission: Impossible movie.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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Trade wars levied up to 145% tariffs on Chinese imports (since decreased to 30%), increasing the cost of products like braiding hair, hair oil, and wigs.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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The brother and sister duo, both from Little Rock, sat at a booth along the midway, each offering their own unique services: Dailey braids hair while Reynolds paints faces.—
Parker Mancino,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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However, the lawmakers inserted a critical provision into the legislation proposing the amendment: Enough states needed to ratify it within seven years, or the window to add the ERA would close.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Instead of immediately seeking out extra-cushioned footwear or super-specialized shoe inserts, start with some foot exercises, says Irene Davis, a professor of physical therapy and rehab sciences at the University of South Florida.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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People reported running, ducking for cover and scrambling to their cars for safety.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2025
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At a Chinese Defense Ministry press conference on Thursday, a spokesperson ducked a question on why Beijing was not sending its defense minister to the forum.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Maeve is absolutely pulling the strings and twisting this family at every turn.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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The battery is mounted to the body and then twisted – one notch to engage a child lock and ensure your youngster doesn't accidentally engage the powerful cutting machine, and another twist to engage battery power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
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At a makeshift bar shaded by a sycamore tree, one of the guides was mixing cocktails that contained pisco and ginger.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Week in Review Asian equities were mixed overnight as Korea and Taiwan outperformed while Mainland China’s STAR Board and India underperformed.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Caucus leadership, which typically opts to remain neutral in committee races, has dodged questions on whether age should play a role in selecting the next Oversight ranking member.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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The candidates often dodged direct answers to moderators’ questions and instead jostled with each other.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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Our omakase blends traditional Japanese technique with bold, unexpected flavors to create a modern, immersive experience that’s intimate and uniquely our own.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Clay County Southwest of Jacksonville, Clay County blends small-town charm and outdoor adventure in true North Florida style.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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The process can be complicated, but generally, under reconciliation, the goal is to combine spending and revenue provisions into a single bill.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The film is deeply atmospheric, combining handmade aesthetics with an emotive, electronic score to craft a meditative journey about separation and connection.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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