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Recent Examples of braid
Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
A number of studies in recent months have revealed many popular braiding hair products include dangerous chemicals and carcinogens.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Once upon a time, a kids spa treatment meant glitter nail polish, a side braid and maybe a cucumber slice perched optimistically on a 9-year-old’s forehead.
—Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
But before the game, a Boston Legacy Fan Fest got fans even more excited with face painting, games and hair braiding.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
A number of studies in recent months have revealed many popular braiding hair products include dangerous chemicals and carcinogens.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braid
Noun
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That’s because giant hogweed is a member of the carrot family, and its nondescript leaves and white flowers resemble Queen Anne’s lace.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other details include organic cotton laces and a 100 percent cork insole.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ayad Akhtar, the author of Homeland Elegies, plaits autofiction with philosophical inquiry.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
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The struggle is not due to a lack of options, though: Boho braids wrapped into an elegant bun; cornrows neatly plaited into a bow; and small, knotless braids with wavy ends are just a few ways to wear braids down the aisle.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nearby, 16-year-old Josiah Baker, who is from Georgia, wore a full suit of stars and stripes and a black top hat.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Americans of various political stripes are blaming the Iran war for high gas and grocery prices.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The march continues to weave throughout the Plaza on its way back to Mill Creek Park as people shout various chants, blare music, pound on handheld drums and blow whistles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Concertmaster Erin Keefe’s violin playing acted as the voice of Scheherazade in the work, weaving a tale with life-or-death urgency.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The event, which is being organized by ALMAS’s Youth Advisory Council, will feature ribbon braiding, face painting and food and drinks, according to a press release from ALMAS.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tsao points out that tight braiding and scalp irritation can disrupt the skin barrier.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Armstrong was surveyed and platted in 1871 by a representative of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The edgy Victorian-like corset lacing was applied to other silhouettes as well, including the vamps of kitten-heel pumps which were presented in different colors and even with feathers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The new lacing system features a webbing design through the midfoot that allows the toes to freely splay and the foot to swell as needed.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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