as in braiding
to form into a braid
plat yarn into a cord
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Recent Examples of platting
On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.
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Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platting
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It was founded by Maeve Heim, who grew up working in her mother’s African braiding salon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Slayyy Hair founder Diann Valentine received a $300,000 bill in order to get 26,000 units of braiding hair, her business’ main product, from a port in May 2025.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Mar. 2026
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In Foini village the Dio Dio Collective organizes chair-weaving workshops, part of efforts to document and revive the island's furniture-making heritage.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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His sympathetic patter also gives Guirgis an opportunity to start weaving in the character’s politics.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Platting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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