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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
Vogue,
6 July 2026
Some riders gallivant and whoosh past bystanders, weaving in and out and putting surrounding passersby on edge.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The Norwegians were the stars of Citi Field that day, weaving through rows in the center-field stands in conga lines, even as the Cubs tagged Mets ace Nolan McLean for six runs in six innings.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Here at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day weaving together the American flag.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
After first connecting in 2015, the pair quickly became inseparable, spending holidays together, vacationing with their families, and even weaving their bond into Swift's music.
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Alyssa Rotunno,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Every summer, a number of streets around New York City transform on Saturdays—with honking cars and slow moving traffic replaced with families with strollers, friends out for a walk, bikes weaving through.
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Simmone Shah,
Time,
1 July 2026
Osaka embraced that legacy while weaving in another of her own, choosing the kimono as an homage to her Japanese heritage.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Third time lucky, he would not be denied – weaving into the box and then going for the kill with brutal accuracy.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Verb
Following the mini concert, attendees dispersed across the property, gathering around a massive outdoor fireplace and weaving through the home’s stylish interiors.
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Vogue,
6 July 2026
Some riders gallivant and whoosh past bystanders, weaving in and out and putting surrounding passersby on edge.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
The Norwegians were the stars of Citi Field that day, weaving through rows in the center-field stands in conga lines, even as the Cubs tagged Mets ace Nolan McLean for six runs in six innings.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Here at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day weaving together the American flag.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
After first connecting in 2015, the pair quickly became inseparable, spending holidays together, vacationing with their families, and even weaving their bond into Swift's music.
—
Alyssa Rotunno,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Every summer, a number of streets around New York City transform on Saturdays—with honking cars and slow moving traffic replaced with families with strollers, friends out for a walk, bikes weaving through.
—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
1 July 2026
Osaka embraced that legacy while weaving in another of her own, choosing the kimono as an homage to her Japanese heritage.
—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Third time lucky, he would not be denied – weaving into the box and then going for the kill with brutal accuracy.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.
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As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.
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When the Bosnian defender planted his right leg below Balogun’s right foot, the American inadvertently stomped on his right ankle, twisting it awkwardly.
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Clark survived that threat of twisting her ankle.
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For seven seasons, a hodgepodge crew mixing Starfleet and the rebellious Maquis put aside their differences after they got zapped 70,000 lightyears away from Earth, deep into the uncharted Delta Quadrant.
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Always avoid mixing bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or other cleaning products, as this can create dangerous fumes, Glazer says.
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Some of them wear face paint, camouflage uniforms, and ghillie suits — ducking in and out of foxholes cut into the ground.
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Guests can walk along the nearby Rim Village Promenade before ducking into its lobby to enjoy the cozy fireplace, Mission furniture, and tree trunk columns.
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Our planet sits along one of the galaxy’s spiral arms, about halfway from the center, according to NASA.
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Things rapidly spiral out of control for the quartet as a waking nightmare, filled with ghostly figures and sudden disappearances, unfolds.
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For Esther, too, braiding hair in South Africa had been the best option.
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Ogunbiyi saw similarities between the process of braiding and sewing—a meticulous and repetitive action that could be automated—and began to envision a solution.
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Karl Mayer’s new Textile Innovation Center in Obertshausen, Germany, is designed around that idea, combining textile development, testing and training under one roof.
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The advantage of combining the antibodies became clear when the viruses were repeatedly exposed to treatment.
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Read's team says that certain witnesses in the case – including the McCabe and Albert families, and Trooper Brian Tully – are dodging depositions by their team.
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For a merchant accused of dodging a duty, the difference was important.
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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