How to Use weave in a Sentence

weave

1 of 2 verb
  • Smith bobs and weaves around the question.
    — USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The idea is for viewers to weave in and out of each space.
    — ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • But, oh my God, what a web these women weave.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Sateen weaves can reach up to a 1,000 thread count.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The orb-weaving spider gets the gold.
    — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Those types of changes will be a thread that weaves through our guesses below.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The snake weaved, shining like mercury, down the hill, and was gone.
    — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
  • To me, that was such a winning theme to weave through this real sticky plot.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Sanders, on the right wing, weaved through defenders to score the fourth.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Kasie Hunt before weaving about his next move.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Words are always intended to weave in and out of the song.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 4 May 2026
  • The bra is woven out of a soft and stretchy blend of nylon and spandex.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The threads that weave together to form the heart of the story.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The cats weave around my legs and begin to sniff each other’s asses.
    — Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Living life to its fullest is a concept that weaves throughout the project.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
  • And yet the film weaves in reminders that this wasn’t just a war — that there was a genocide.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
  • Here are seven healthy nail habits to weave into your body care routine.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
  • And a couple took their time weaving through the makeshift garden.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Months later, traffic is still weaving through cones at the site.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The girls aren’t in the background naked, weaving a basket.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Some teams jog around the four mats in single-file lines, weaving around grapplers.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • For once the story seems less about progress in the nuts and bolts of how the cars weave their way around road hazards.
    — New Atlas, 20 June 2026
  • And there’s frequently a new one to weave into the fabric of life.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Tie a long piece of string to the center point; weave and loop from the center out to create the web.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The threads are woven in groups and are separated by tiny holes.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Marner weaved past Husso and tucked the puck in off his backhand.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • Tie it in a bow for a subtle take or weave it around the handle for a more colorful look.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026

weave

2 of 2 noun
  • Too many threads, not enough weave.
    — Shayne Fitz-Coy, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Do not use a heavy weave shade cloth, which will block too much light.
    — Tiffany Acosta arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 27 July 2023
  • Since these rugs have an open weave, the dirt and dust should come out.
    — Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The sateen-weave comforter felt soft and smooth to the touch.
    — Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
  • Weeks became a weave of lifts, flights, games and late-night swings.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • Having an open weave allows air to pass through.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Read on for a waffle weave lover’s best bath towels.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Read on for a waffle weave lover’s best bath towels.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The unframed weave lets light through, the way tayhi does.
    — María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
  • For many chefs and home cooks, a waffle weave towel is the top choice.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • Percale sheets are crisp, cool sheets with a basic grid-like weave.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Cherrise is of medium height, with light brown skin and a long black weave.
    — Symeon Brown, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Learn to spin, knit, crochet, weave, needle felt and process wool.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Unlike the other pick from the brand in this list, this one has a silky sateen weave.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The sofa is made with a light blue linen weave that’s easy to pair with throw blankets.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Thanks to a sateen weave, the sheets have a sheen that other bamboo sheets may not have.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The brand’s signature weaves got a touch of gold to add glimmer.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • But with the tight weave of wicker, cleaning can be a challenge.
    — Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • While there are a few snags, the weave of the fabric easily hides them.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Ask your stylist for smaller weaves and fewer harsh dropouts for shading.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
  • The sateen weave structure and long floats allow the bedding to pack more thread.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Made with a durable enhanced weave, the fabric prevents pilling over time.
    — Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Its balloon sleeves, which have a unique basket-weave design.
    — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The upper is a durable weave with a mesh-heavy build, so my feet never felt soggy.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • That means an evaluation of wash, wear, weave, and more.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Each piece is luxurious and soft to the touch, as they are brushed and have a sateen weave.
    — Nashia Baker, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2023
  • Adding extensions to your braids or sewing in a weave can cause a lot of pressure on your scalp.
    — Sheilla Mamona, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2022
  • And while this type of weave is more prone to wrinkles, the fabric was less creased than others.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The gloves won't pull at delicate weaves, either.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Percale is a cotton fabric with a basic weave that feels light and airy.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2022

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