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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
And Payton launched into a pitch to Moore on the Utah linebacker, speaking on his organization’s blueprint over the years for undrafted players, speaking to a man woven into that very blueprint itself.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
Trump administration edicts were woven like a thread through Thursday’s Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission meeting as the commissioners weighed how to continue pursuing local governments’ values without jeopardizing grants.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Sean Gallup / Getty Images The pallium was woven by the Benedictine nuns of Santa Cecilia in Urbe in Trastevere, Rome.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
When off duty, Gobel entertained the men on his guitar, weaving humor into his act.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
Trump administration edicts were woven like a thread through Thursday’s Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission meeting as the commissioners weighed how to continue pursuing local governments’ values without jeopardizing grants.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Sean Gallup / Getty Images The pallium was woven by the Benedictine nuns of Santa Cecilia in Urbe in Trastevere, Rome.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
When off duty, Gobel entertained the men on his guitar, weaving humor into his act.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
Verb
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Lapid started writing the script before the October 7 attack, only to end up braiding the resulting war and the escalating hypernationalism into the story.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Lieutenant Kateryna braided her blond hair into two tight braids that ran along her head, curved around her ears, and hung down over her shoulders.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In May 1926, the world-famous evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson vanished; she was last seen ducking into the ocean near Santa Monica for a swim.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Anna Wintour was a pretty One Fifth regular for whom McNally once ducked behind a stove to cook eggs after the kitchen had closed.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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The Essence line, for example, debuts twisted and rippled silhouettes that are inspired by the ocean and waves.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Of particular note in this segment is the tattoo itself: twisting vines leading to an image of a moth, just like the one Joel engraved into her guitar.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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The chancellor’s attempt to seek your commission’s forgiveness years after deliberately avoiding your timely permission reads now like a cagey campaign to dodge his duties as steward of our knoll and subvert the relevant rule of law.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The friends hit the road to dodge the authorities — and Kayla realizes that there’s more to Zorie than meets the eye.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Mooresville blends small-town charm with high-speed innovation.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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This enhanced financial performance, combined with robust sales growth and commitments from institutional investors, has transformed investor sentiment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Whisk egg and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl until combined; brush top of pastry with egg mixture.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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