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as in to braid
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 to insert
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 weave
Their programs this season intentionally build on the Maia and Alex of before but weave in a deeper appreciation of their Asian American heritage and their roles as ambassadors of the sport and their culture.
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Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Other footage from the capital showed cars driving breathtakingly close to areas hit by the strikes, weaving around huge pits of fire and debris.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
But what if there are ways to realistically and intentionally weave the seven principles of Kwanzaa into our daily lives?
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
The Bend in the River weaves unpredictably between the three films, the narrative – like a river flowing – assembled with the very considerable assistance of editor Jeff Malmberg.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Best Rug Deals Pottery Barn’s clearance section has impressive sales on handwoven, braided, and knotted rugs in all types of styles to suit any room.—
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It can be grown in soil or water alone and is often braided or twisted into unique shapes, such as hearts.—
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For a mayor confronting rising rents, strained public transit, public safety concerns, and looming budget pressures, inserting himself into a volatile geopolitical dispute appears, at best, a distraction from the immediate work of governing.—
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Some encouraged me to insert myself into the pages of reformist newspapers, where all literary debates in pre-internet Iran took place.—
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In winter, visitors like to duck in from the cold to sample wines at many of the Old Mission Peninsula's wineries, sipping warm reds and dry whites while watching the sun set over frozen Lake Michigan.—
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Unfortunately, New York’s leaders may choose to duck the hard choices for now.—
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On his only reception of the game, Kittle’s foot was twisted awkwardly on a tackle by Philadelphia safety Marcus Epps.—
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Shouldn’t even be that hard to sharpen the blasted thing, let alone twist it.—
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The effect feels elevated and intentional, allowing outfits to stand out while remaining versatile enough to mix easily with classic staples.—
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Fragrance stacking, also known as layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.—
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The new game broadens the familiar train-dodging formula into a larger, explorable world while keeping the fast pace that helped the franchise dominate mobile charts for years.—
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Barring legislation, which is not likely, the industry will either dodge the caps entirely or be forced to offer concessions, similar to how Trump dealt with the pharmaceutical industry, Wolfe Research analysts led by Tobin Marcus said Tuesday in a note.—
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Throughout the house, direct access to a concrete wraparound patio blends indoor and outdoor living.—
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Free People Slow It Down Pullover This cozy, slouchy, drop-sleeve sweatshirt from Free People cleverly blends the vibe of a crewneck and a hoodie.—
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Gap High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans These Gap jeans combine two big trends into one; a dark wash and a cuffed hem.—
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This classic eucalyptus wreath combines green and off-white hues for the perfect wintry decoration that can easily be left on your door well into spring.—
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“Weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weave. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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