as in weaves
to form into a braid
they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets
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Recent Examples of braids
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The style is just one variation of regional Ethiopian styles, like Asa Shuruba (asa meaning fish, and shuruba meaning braids directly on the scalp), worn by Ethiopian women for special occasions (like Ashenda), weddings, and rites of passages.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Hard not to call to mind the heavily creased face of a Native American man (who turned out to be Italian) in that public service ad against littering—hair in braids, a tear running down his stoic cheek.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
The teen, who wowed fans onstage during her mother’s Cowboy Carter tour, wore her hair in curly, blonde braids.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Her own hair, by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, was styled into tiny, Renaissance inspired braids, complementing the thicker pelts across her body.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The dress was embroidered with black braids, silver beading and crystals that draped around Kardashian's hips, along with a long tassel that hung from a silver buckle down the front.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Porter, who had two tight braids that landed just below her shoulders, kept going.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
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september 16, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
King’s braids were likely the work of hair artist Jennifer Wood, also known as Natural Hollywood online.
—Verb
In her stunning debut, The Waterbearers, Sasha braids the stories of three generations of Black single mothers—her grandmother, her mother, and herself—with portraits of leading Black women figures in American culture.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for braids
Noun
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To complete the ensemble, braid your hair into two plaits and tie them with baby blue bows at the ends.—
Verb
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Susanne Hammel-Sawyer weaves a basket.—
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An undercurrent of nostalgia weaves throughout his 30-year discography.—
Noun
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Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.—
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Time Off Sneaker These sneakers feature a slip-on design with stretchy laces and a roomy toe box for extra comfort.—
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The tangerine stripes down the sides lend a fresh splash for casual days, and they’re easily paired with either the aforementioned cashmere sweater or a matching hoodie.—
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In addition to mixing florals and stripes, interesting objects like brass animals, souvenirs, and paperweights are now acting as eye candy on every surface.—
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“Braids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braids. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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