as in winding
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as in twisting
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 mixing
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 weaving
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
As for Gunther Werks’s Remastered version, the brand disassembled the model, replacing several exterior panels with lightweight carbon fiber and weaving even more of the durable material into the chassis itself.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
The name has been around since 1909, weaving up iconic woolen and jacquard designs first for Indigenous communities and later for the masses.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick was driving over 120 miles per hour in Beverly Hills, Florida, in Citrus County when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed the man weaving in-and-out of traffic.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Examples include things like running a stop sign, weaving into a lane already occupied by another vehicle, or stopping in the middle of the road for no discernible reason.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Calvo allegedly accelerated at a high rate of speed and began weaving in and out of traffic, nearly striking other motorists, state police learned.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
An impeccable seaside melodrama, weaving together the dimensions of love and grief.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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
As for Gunther Werks’s Remastered version, the brand disassembled the model, replacing several exterior panels with lightweight carbon fiber and weaving even more of the durable material into the chassis itself.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
The name has been around since 1909, weaving up iconic woolen and jacquard designs first for Indigenous communities and later for the masses.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Nick was driving over 120 miles per hour in Beverly Hills, Florida, in Citrus County when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper observed the man weaving in-and-out of traffic.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Examples include things like running a stop sign, weaving into a lane already occupied by another vehicle, or stopping in the middle of the road for no discernible reason.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
When deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Calvo allegedly accelerated at a high rate of speed and began weaving in and out of traffic, nearly striking other motorists, state police learned.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
An impeccable seaside melodrama, weaving together the dimensions of love and grief.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
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Sedona Prince has had a winding journey toward the 2025 WNBA Draft, where she’s expected to finally join the league in April after a seven-year college odyssey.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The entry pathway is suspended over a pool of lotus flowers, followed by a mystical winding road shaded by the canopy (where a chase scene was filmed), and the open-air lobby which overlooks the resort’s statement design piece: a long pool filled with floating lotuses.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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These weren't tight, spiral ringlets, but a more relaxed, elongated curl with a beachy softness.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some people may be disappointed by the rational explanation for this spiral light in the night sky.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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To save cash and get under the skin of the capital, Athens, while dodging peak-season crowds, consider a winter trip.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Nosferatu actor has been masterfully dodging questions about the franchise since.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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And blending my voice with Chris Robinson’s was a special moment for me.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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But the couple’s intertwining legacy with the history of the Mechoopda people, who were displaced by the rush of settlers and miners who flocked to the land that is now called Chico, has not been without controversy.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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For my detailed coverage on the intertwining role of AI and cognitive science, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, the River Cats are honoring that heritage and incorporating it into their game day threads for a limited number of games.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brown devoted Wednesdays to mobility and conditioning after years of just incorporating it into his daily workouts.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Virginia San Fratello produces her ceramic ware with help from a robot, creating modern woven and looped textures designed with the programming language G-code.—
Diana Argabrite,
The Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Crafted from 100% ultra-fine looped nylon fibers, the massaging bristles are designed to stimulate the blood vessels in the scalp.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Weaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaving. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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