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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
Charlie Brown weaves his way through the story looking for a reason to celebrate, something that will give the holiday meaning for him.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Wandering Stars, by Tommy Orange Tommy Orange weaves a fictional Cheyenne family into such real-life events as the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864, dramatizing the impact of historical events on subsequent generations of Native Americans.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
Any of these stories would’ve been enough for a normal show, but The Simpsons weaves it all together seamlessly.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Shields is an ambassador for the brand, and organically weaves the products into her skincare routines.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
In the first film in a highly successful media franchise, Robert Rodriguez weaves Hispanic culture in the film by incorporating cultural elements and values that make the characters feel both distinct and universally relatable.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
And as the rover weaves through a slalom course of cones, NASA technologist Rob Mueller explains that this silty dry lakebed is a pretty good analog for adventures on another planet.
—Kira Wakeam, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Sailing to Byzantium weaves a dialogue between the works of Greek artist Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) and the hHammam’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Wandering Stars, by Tommy Orange Tommy Orange weaves a fictional Cheyenne family into such real-life events as the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864, dramatizing the impact of historical events on subsequent generations of Native Americans.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
Any of these stories would’ve been enough for a normal show, but The Simpsons weaves it all together seamlessly.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Shields is an ambassador for the brand, and organically weaves the products into her skincare routines.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
In the first film in a highly successful media franchise, Robert Rodriguez weaves Hispanic culture in the film by incorporating cultural elements and values that make the characters feel both distinct and universally relatable.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
And as the rover weaves through a slalom course of cones, NASA technologist Rob Mueller explains that this silty dry lakebed is a pretty good analog for adventures on another planet.
—Kira Wakeam, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Sailing to Byzantium weaves a dialogue between the works of Greek artist Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) and the hHammam’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
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Her music, featuring bilingual songs, intertwines supple bass riffs with her radiant melodic voice.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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Tyler Perry’s latest drama intertwines the lives of Kimmie, a young stripper striving to escape her circumstances, and Mallory Bellarie, a businesswoman at the helm of a prominent haircare empire.Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
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Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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The blini feature lemon zest and herbs such as parsley, chives and thyme, and the dill cream blends crème fraîche, lemon juice, shallots and dill.Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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His personal style often incorporates interesting textures, cuts, silhouettes and colors.Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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