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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
In addition to a variety of weaving techniques, Advance Sico has added overdye and prepare for dying (PFD) capacity to its already robust dyeing and finishing capabilities.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2025
DeJean, who played quarterback in high school, faked a handoff in the fourth quarter and weaved his way through the defense for a game-winning touchdown.
—Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
As Elon Musk and his people weave their way through federal agencies, security experts warn that the team's wide-reaching access poses unprecedented risks — including potential data leaks, insider threats, and violations of federal security protocols.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
All grifters are storytellers, weaving fictions more seductive than reality.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 2025
DeJean, who played quarterback in high school, faked a handoff in the fourth quarter and weaved his way through the defense for a game-winning touchdown.
—Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
As Elon Musk and his people weave their way through federal agencies, security experts warn that the team's wide-reaching access poses unprecedented risks — including potential data leaks, insider threats, and violations of federal security protocols.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
All grifters are storytellers, weaving fictions more seductive than reality.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weave
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The solution is simple: Vary the height and position of your ponytail or braid slightly each time.—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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Mayers was dressed in a grey suit with his hair braided and kept a straight face, at times reclining back in his chair during the opening of the trial.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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To accomplish that goal, Lamont’s office inserted language into his budget proposal that would give him the authority to order the state’s 45-member Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee to allocate more $34 million over the next two years on his administration’s priorities.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Carlson inserted commentary throughout, reminding viewers to observe how sound of mind and rational West appeared.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a throng of taxis shuttled people through Mayfair ahead of the BAFTAs and London Fashion Week, another stylish and starry crowd was ducking into the Curzon cinema for Miu Miu’s 29th edition of Women’s Tales.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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The couples were spotted ducking into the small French restaurant Lilette in the city’s Uptown area, as seen in video obtained by Fox 8 New Orleans.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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To unlock, these cleats require a rotational foot movement, twisting your heel inward or outward, for safe disengagement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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Love twisted, then sprinted away from two Aggies defenders.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Spartans, who also lost Bianca Fleitas during the first game, has been mixing and matching lineups throughout the season.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Morello mixed in brief passages of his own distinctive sound, but the overall effect remained tied to an older tradition.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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For six years, Tomasello, a street boss with the Colombo crime family, had dodged federal agents after an infamous mob war in 1991 and 1992 that left 10 people dead.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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But the mayor repeatedly dodged questions about whether his latest effort would include a major tenet from the original draft — a ban on no-knock warrants — that was the animating force behind Young’s demands for reform.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Sephora is its the biggest wholesale deal so far: The beauty retailer carries some exclusive scents, including Carnivale, a fragrance that sells for $102 and blends together juicy mango, sandalwood and creamy vanilla.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Guridi’s tender and funny artwork adeptly captures the heart of the tale, blending lively, loose line drawings with just the right touch of color and texture.—
Barney Saltzberg,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio The dining room at a Parkdale, Oregon, retreat designed by Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio combines a concert of natural wood finishes, celebrating the palette of the rural setting.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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The two teams combined for a 73-point shootout in their first Super Bowl meeting.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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