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as in twisting
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 mixing
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 weaving
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of attendees pushed through the crowds, weaving and ducking to find entrances to vendor exhibits.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Others in the design sphere have also seen quilts weaving their way back into the decorating mainstream.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
For the first time, Colombian singer-songwriter Gusi and Guatemalan singer-songwriter Zelaya unite their talents, weaving together the vibrant spirit of their homelands in a song that celebrates love and the richness of life.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Noah will stream his experience and reactions across more than 25 World Cup games, weaving in reactions from friends, athletes, and creators.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
While at one of their stops on Tuesday, both William and Kate took a turn weaving tartan on a traditional loom at Radical Weavers.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Known for weaving in multiple story arcs with a cadre of recurring characters coming and going, The Rookie had the first major return this season with Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher), the pathological liar rookie introduced last season, back in tonight’s episode.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The book — weaving memoir, self help and humor — speaks to all women wanting to let go and embrace their authentic selves.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
In the clip, Ollie Pulleyblank is seen weaving between stationary cars, offering food and drinks to drivers who had been stuck since early morning.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of attendees pushed through the crowds, weaving and ducking to find entrances to vendor exhibits.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Others in the design sphere have also seen quilts weaving their way back into the decorating mainstream.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
For the first time, Colombian singer-songwriter Gusi and Guatemalan singer-songwriter Zelaya unite their talents, weaving together the vibrant spirit of their homelands in a song that celebrates love and the richness of life.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Noah will stream his experience and reactions across more than 25 World Cup games, weaving in reactions from friends, athletes, and creators.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
While at one of their stops on Tuesday, both William and Kate took a turn weaving tartan on a traditional loom at Radical Weavers.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Known for weaving in multiple story arcs with a cadre of recurring characters coming and going, The Rookie had the first major return this season with Seth Ridley (Patrick Keleher), the pathological liar rookie introduced last season, back in tonight’s episode.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The book — weaving memoir, self help and humor — speaks to all women wanting to let go and embrace their authentic selves.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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Chicago capped a winding season of exclamation-point football with its wild-card comeback against the archrival Green Bay Packers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Old Town Albuquerque With its narrow, winding streets and adobe architecture, Old Town Albuquerque oozes small-town charm.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe you'll be best suited by the moody, rocky shores of Central and Northern Cali, landscapes of twisting cypress trees and foggy-grey skies.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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To shovel safely, use ergonomic tools, take breaks, lift with your legs, and avoid twisting your body.—
Manahil Ahmad,
The Providence Journal,
25 Jan. 2026
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With the motor running, add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces, a piece at a time, mixing after each addition until almost completely incorporated before adding more, 10–14 minutes total.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the Chicago area, the traffic is often dense, mixing trucks and cars traveling at different speeds, with merging traffic and lanes that become turn-only.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Conference-goers are often ducking in and out of the big ballrooms day and night and the lobby is nearly always abuzz with travelers coming and going.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The father inspected one and left the other untouched before quickly ducking back inside, locking the door and securing a deadbolt.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Anya wrote this down in a spiral notebook, in her particular spiked cursive.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their misadventures spiral into odd, escalating situations that would play better with sharper writing or more adventurous direction.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bowman is working to create a stable home environment with freedom of expression for her 8-year-old daughter, Alex, and has already introduced the foundations of braiding.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even with the addition of other richly nourishing oils, this firm-hold finishing tool is ideal for creating updo styles and can also serve as a foundation before braiding.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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There’s an urge to reconnect with our heritage, and people are undertaking ancestry pilgrimages, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation into family trees and searching for documents in town halls, with discovering the places our ancestors used to call home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Until now, combining such materials with complex 3D microstructures remained out of reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hyde Park Avenue was like the Wild Wild West, with motorists dodging huge snow banks, pedestrians, school children and MBTA bus riders who were forced off the sidewalks.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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