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or weaved
1
as in braided
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 threaded
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 woven
Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Motorcycles weaved through unmoving traffic.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Anime music, a soundtrack for generations, has been weaved into the fabric of global music culture and inspires artists across diverse genres.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Motorcycles weaved through unmoving traffic.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Anime music, a soundtrack for generations, has been weaved into the fabric of global music culture and inspires artists across diverse genres.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woven
Verb
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There are a few different threads of drama laced within the season, the first of which centers around Isaac and his fictional family.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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But most of the messages were laced with an unmistakable desperation about the precarious state of the country’s health care workers — and how no one was telling their story.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bake, uncovered, until dark golden brown and a thermometer inserted near center registers 190°F, 10 to 15 minutes.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the cake springs back slightly when gently tapped in the center or a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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For instance, an essay on social media is interwoven with Vara’s coming of age in AOL chat rooms, attending Stanford when TheFacebook hits campus, and becoming The Wall Street Journal’s first Facebook reporter.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our security and prosperity are interwoven with that of our neighbors, making regional stability central to our foreign policy.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The sisters became deeply intertwined only in the last few years.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Yankees and Mets might be more intertwined than ever this season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rectilinear concrete panels interspersed with large glass panes are used for the storefront.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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As such, it can be watched after The Walking Dead or interspersed within your 11-season journey.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woven. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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