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braiding

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verb

present participle of braid
as in weaving
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braiding
Noun
The braiding works brilliantly, transporting the reader to perilous seas in the golden age of steam, and a daring and dangerous rescue mission. Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024 With all the time needed for the yeast to rise, the braiding of the bread, more rising, and then of course the baking and cooling, a babka isn't the easiest treat to make. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024 How to properly clean synthetic braiding before installing Properly cleansing your braiding hair is the best way to prevent scalp irritation when using synthetic hair. Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024 Note, too, the tubular braiding and camellia flower embellishments—both Chanel signatures—on the finished reimagining of a classic LBD. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for braiding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braiding
Noun
  • Nevertheless, when synthetic braids are dipped in boiling water to seal the ends, the VOCs emitted can exacerbate respiratory issues.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Small braids also fit this category and can add an interesting texture to a low-maintenance look.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.
    Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
  • But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Other braids seen on the runway included messy, pulled out pigtails and tiny face-framing plaits.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Lawrence also wore her hair in thick plaits, and donned a pair of orange lensed, oval sunglasses.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Braiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braiding. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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