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as in twists
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 intersperses
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 weaves
Tintinnabuli was inspired, in part, by Pärt’s interest in much earlier styles of Christian music, including Gregorian chant – the single-voice singing of Roman Catholicism – and Renaissance polyphony, which weaves together multiple melodic lines.
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Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
On Water Expeditions The Hooghly River weaves through the Indian state of West Bengal from the Ganges, its parent river, to the sea, through a landscape lined with mustard fields and mango orchards.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The flagship coaster weaves through a Lego castle and is formed from carriages pulled by the toymaker's trademark green dragon.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Our team keeps an eye out for summer-weight fabrics like gauzy cotton, airy linens, and waffle weaves that are designed to feel breathable.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Moving between the 21st and 14th centuries, In the Hand of Dante weaves together the lives of Nick and Dante.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
If moments like that suggest that Bigelow weaves in occasional reprieves from the anxiety, that’s not the case.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The new version weaves in African musical traditions, from township styles such as isicathamiya to the Congolese swing of kwassa kwassa.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
On Water Expeditions The Hooghly River weaves through the Indian state of West Bengal from the Ganges, its parent river, to the sea, through a landscape lined with mustard fields and mango orchards.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The flagship coaster weaves through a Lego castle and is formed from carriages pulled by the toymaker's trademark green dragon.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Our team keeps an eye out for summer-weight fabrics like gauzy cotton, airy linens, and waffle weaves that are designed to feel breathable.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Moving between the 21st and 14th centuries, In the Hand of Dante weaves together the lives of Nick and Dante.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
If moments like that suggest that Bigelow weaves in occasional reprieves from the anxiety, that’s not the case.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
The new version weaves in African musical traditions, from township styles such as isicathamiya to the Congolese swing of kwassa kwassa.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
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Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The coach leaps into the game, twists like a dancer, handballs behind him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ahmed stars as Ash, an anonymous broker who dodges that Orwellian surveillance to help sketchy companies and whistleblowers come to an agreement.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The iRobot Roomba Essential quietly cleans the floors, dodges furniture like it’s lived here forever, and empties itself when it’s done.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Aug. 2025
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Conybeare, a classics scholar, intertwines learned exegesis with examples of Augustine’s human idiosyncrasies, offering illuminating analyses of the philosopher’s seminal texts and ideas—including his theory of original sin—and of the role that his heritage played in his self-conception.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Silent Friend stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm and Seydoux and intertwines three time periods, set in the heart of a botanical garden in a medieval university town in Germany where a majestic ginkgo tree stands.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wheatley mixes the constant sounds of gunfire and dynamite extremely loud in the mix, accentuating their impact by having bodies fly across rooms and ricochet off of walls after being blasted with ammunition the length and thickness of a soda can.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, the enzyme that incorporates carbon dioxide into photosynthesis, called RUBISCO, is remarkably inefficient.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The building also incorporates cutting-edge sustainable technologies, including high-performance glazing to reduce heat absorption, energy-efficient systems throughout, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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