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as in twisted
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 inserted
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 woven
For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup.
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Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Sanders, on the right wing, weaved through defenders to score the fourth.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Leafs forward Dakota Joshua weaved through Buffalo’s defensive zone coverage without much resistance and then whipped an off-balance shot toward the net.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In her film, Tunisian filmmaker Ben Hania weaved in the original recording of Rajab’s final phone call to what critics described as devastating effect.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Sanders, on the right wing, weaved through defenders to score the fourth.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Leafs forward Dakota Joshua weaved through Buffalo’s defensive zone coverage without much resistance and then whipped an off-balance shot toward the net.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
In her film, Tunisian filmmaker Ben Hania weaved in the original recording of Rajab’s final phone call to what critics described as devastating effect.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Jasper grabbed his mother and the two weaved between cars, trying to avoid the bullets.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woven
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Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett pulled it back from her face and twisted it into a low updo with tiny, delicate curling tendrils on either side of the star's face, allowing the gown to shine from the front but adding beautiful detail at the back.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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This corona gets all twisted up with magnetic fields, building up tension until, boom, a flare lets it all out.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Rios’ attorneys contend that the case had gone cold when Guevara, who at the time was a gang crimes specialist, not a homicide detective, inserted himself into the investigation by claiming two confidential informants had fingered Rios as the gunman.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Rivers inserted 6-foot-10 center Jericho Sims into the starting lineup, creating a double-big pairing alongside 6-foot-11 center Myles Turner.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
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Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Native to Central and South America, money trees are popular houseplants with glossy green leaves and slender trunks, which are often braided for aesthetics.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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There, he was prescribed brimhana, or tissue regeneration, using a bolus therapy made from goat meat mixed with rice, milk, and spices.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Software Software stocks — which were at the center of a historic sell-off just last week — also got caught up in Thursday's drawdown, but were mixed on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Factbook's roots extend to World War II The World Factbook's origin story is interwoven with that of the CIA itself.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sports fandom is 'part of your identity' Especially for diehard devotees, the emotional attachment fans have to their teams can be interwoven with hometown pride, family history, geographic loyalty, personal identity and self-esteem.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
6 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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The price of powering data centers has become deeply intertwined with concerns over the cost of living, a dominant issue in the upcoming midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and governors’ offices.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Will there be a scene in which these main characters pass each other in their cars, either on the freeway or a main thoroughfare, thus suggesting that their fates are inevitably intertwined?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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His hands-on experience, combined with his academic background (PhD and DBA), has formed the foundation of his particular coaching style.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to University of Toronto psychologist Victoria Oldemburgo de Mello, who studies how technology shapes behavior and society, the study authors impressively combined tight control with a real-world setting.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woven. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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