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as in twists
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 intersperses
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 weaves
Despite its dark themes, El Dentista also weaves in romance through Nolasco's relationship with Sofía, a brilliant chemist played by Camila Sodi.
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Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Our brains are one part of an entire nervous system that weaves throughout our bodies.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025
This year’s Fashion Visionary award will go to the inventive Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen, who weaves 3D printing, laser cutting, ultrasonic welding and other technology into haute couture.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Arias weaves a lovely tale of unrequited love that isn’t as unrequited in this sapphic, slow-burn romance that also touches on weighty topics, including divorce and grief.
—Mia Sosa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
AlphaEarth weaves together disparate data streams, from satellite imagery and sensor data to geotagged Wikipedia entries, into a unified digital representation that scientists can probe to uncover patterns unfolding worldwide.
—Shannon Cuthrell, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2025
Tintinnabuli was inspired, in part, by Pärt’s interest in much earlier styles of Christian music, including Gregorian chant – the single-voice singing of Roman Catholicism – and Renaissance polyphony, which weaves together multiple melodic lines.
—Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
On Water Expeditions The Hooghly River weaves through the Indian state of West Bengal from the Ganges, its parent river, to the sea, through a landscape lined with mustard fields and mango orchards.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Our brains are one part of an entire nervous system that weaves throughout our bodies.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025
This year’s Fashion Visionary award will go to the inventive Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen, who weaves 3D printing, laser cutting, ultrasonic welding and other technology into haute couture.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Arias weaves a lovely tale of unrequited love that isn’t as unrequited in this sapphic, slow-burn romance that also touches on weighty topics, including divorce and grief.
—Mia Sosa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
AlphaEarth weaves together disparate data streams, from satellite imagery and sensor data to geotagged Wikipedia entries, into a unified digital representation that scientists can probe to uncover patterns unfolding worldwide.
—Shannon Cuthrell, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2025
Tintinnabuli was inspired, in part, by Pärt’s interest in much earlier styles of Christian music, including Gregorian chant – the single-voice singing of Roman Catholicism – and Renaissance polyphony, which weaves together multiple melodic lines.
—Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
On Water Expeditions The Hooghly River weaves through the Indian state of West Bengal from the Ganges, its parent river, to the sea, through a landscape lined with mustard fields and mango orchards.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
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The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Private property intersperses protected areas.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Sep. 2025
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The bracelet combines the lightweight metal with high-tech bulk metallic glass, an alloy of 50 percent palladium and other metals that’s highly resistant to corrosion and wear.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mango Small Bucket Bag The slouchy bucket bag is trending this season, and Mango’s version combines style with practicality.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ahmed stars as Ash, an anonymous broker who dodges that Orwellian surveillance to help sketchy companies and whistleblowers come to an agreement.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The iRobot Roomba Essential quietly cleans the floors, dodges furniture like it’s lived here forever, and empties itself when it’s done.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Aug. 2025
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This exhibition showcases her visual language that intertwines elements of abstraction with storytelling, creating a playful yet profound commentary on themes of identity, nature and urban life.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Conybeare, a classics scholar, intertwines learned exegesis with examples of Augustine’s human idiosyncrasies, offering illuminating analyses of the philosopher’s seminal texts and ideas—including his theory of original sin—and of the role that his heritage played in his self-conception.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fill out a questionnaire, upload a photo, and a professional colorist mixes your perfect blend based on your hair goals and history—right down to the developer strength.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Never Enough mixes ethereal pop, Police-infused New Wave, and chainsaw riffs, all of it elevating Turnstile’s melodic sound to greater heights.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Starring Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, a single mother whose genius-level IQ lands her a consulting role with the LAPD, the series blends sharp humor with high-stakes investigations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Her reliance on mentors helped shape her approach to leadership, which blends accountability, fun, and genuine compassion.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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