wreathe

verb

ˈrēt͟h How to pronounce wreathe (audio)
Definition of wreathenext
1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another decided to wreathe the grapevines into a beribboned swag to give the room the "country look"

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2
as in to salt
to scatter or set here and there among other things wreathed small flowers into the design for the wallpaper

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3
as in to surround
to form a circle around pretty ribbons wreathed the flower girl's braided bun

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Recent Examples of wreathe Marinated salmon and confit artichoke arrived wreathed in smoke under a glass cloche to heighten our attention to umami. — Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Residents looked on in awe as atmospheric friction brought on by the blistering speed of re-entry wreathed the capsule's heat shield in glowing plasma. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026 There’s no bad sightline in the space, from either the ground floor or upper level balcony, which looks out over a stage wreathed in pink neon and wood cutouts evoking the industrial cityscape outside. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 On a hill wreathed in mist above the dark sea that runs between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, Ward and others crossed rugged farmland late on Tuesday night, carrying seven crates in silence by dim red torchlight. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wreathe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreathe
  1. weave
  2. salt
  3. surround
  4. braid
  5. insert
  6. encircle
  7. thread
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  • Experienced vine dressers weave the canes into basket-like forms that rest close to the island’s volcanic soil, protecting grapes from wind and harsh conditions.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of weave
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  • Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables, most often cabbage.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
  • Make ahead by salting and drying the tomatoes a few hours in advance, baking the crust earlier the same day, and assembling just before the final bake.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of salt
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  • Plantation police said the circumstances surrounding the child's death remain under investigation.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Officials did not initially identify Ortiz Canseco on Thursday or disclose the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, saying his family needed to be notified first.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of surround
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  • For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
  • Quen Blackwell’s hair is braided and pulled into a delicate updo that adds volume and structure to her look.
    — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of braid
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  • Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs and/or drumsticks registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of insert
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  • While most people enjoy eating the arils after separating them from the bitter white membrane that encircle them, other parts of the fruit can also be used to make juice or extracts.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The island had gone from farm and pasture in the nineteenth century to nature preserves and residential property in the twentieth, its silvery shingled homes encircled by forests and deer.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of encircle
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  • These specialized cells multiply and close up wounds to reduce the risk of infection, threading the site with stiff strings of collagen and fibronectin for extra support.
    — Mike McRae June 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
  • In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
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