weaving 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of weavingnext
as in winding

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weaving

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verb

present participle of weave
1
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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2
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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3
as in ducking
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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Recent Examples of weaving
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaving
  1. winding
  2. spiral
  3. dodging
  4. inserting
  5. blending
  6. intertwining
  7. incorporating
  8. looped
Adjective
  • All 128 overwater bungalows are connected by a long, winding boardwalk.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Samia only needs the smallest thread to unravel winding truths about everything from womanhood and heartbreak to road trips and songwriting.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of winding
Adjective
  • These weren't tight, spiral ringlets, but a more relaxed, elongated curl with a beachy softness.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Some people may be disappointed by the rational explanation for this spiral light in the night sky.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of spiral
Verb
  • 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
  • The Nosferatu actor has been masterfully dodging questions about the franchise since.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of dodging
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of inserting
Verb
  • 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
  • And blending my voice with Chris Robinson’s was a special moment for me.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of blending
Verb
  • 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
  • For my detailed coverage on the intertwining role of AI and cognitive science, see the link here.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of intertwining
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of incorporating
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of looped

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