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verb (1)

variants or weaved
Definition of wovenext
past tense of weave
1
as in twisted
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 interspersed
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 ducked
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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woven

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verb (2)

variants or weaved
past participle of weave
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 inserted
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 wove
Verb
And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 The story of this sport is told inside that room — in so many ways, through the tales chiseled into those plaques and the portraits of the men who weaved those tales. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 July 2026 For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The motorcycle weaved in and out of traffic and split lanes on the highway. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 In his speech after the tour, Trump weaved between his own administration’s work while returning to lessons drawn from Roosevelt’s life, recounting stories of bravery during Roosevelt’s time in the West and as president. — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Today, Sauk Trail, which once weaved its way from Rock Island and the Mississippi River on the west to Indiana and beyond, has been chopped, diced, and sliced by road builders. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade. — Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Servers in bright cobalt-blue Milagro shirts weaved through the dining room carrying platters of sliders, french fries, and bowls of Caesar salad. — Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
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And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The motorcycle weaved in and out of traffic and split lanes on the highway. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 In his speech after the tour, Trump weaved between his own administration’s work while returning to lessons drawn from Roosevelt’s life, recounting stories of bravery during Roosevelt’s time in the West and as president. — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Servers in bright cobalt-blue Milagro shirts weaved through the dining room carrying platters of sliders, french fries, and bowls of Caesar salad. — Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026 Brunson rose for a deep three-pointer that misfired, but Anunoby weaved through traffic and tipped the ball in for a one-point lead to secure the win. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Levinson weaved the footage into early portions of Sunday night’s episode, when Rue is remembering parts of her life and her younger self, including her friendship with Fez. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 Kennard weaved through the lane to deposit a layup on a fast-break opportunity to knot the score at 42-all in the second quarter. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wove
  1. twisted
  2. interspersed
  3. ducked
  4. braided
  5. mixed
  6. escaped
  7. plied
  8. inserted
Verb
  • In the classic entrepreneurial discussion, hope gets twisted a bit.
    — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of twisted
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  • Mounds of boulder star coral, interspersed with elkhorn and staghorn, shelter Caribbean spiny lobsters and green moray eels.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Live broadcasts of the volcano’s activity show periods of complete clarity interspersed with ash emissions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of interspersed
Verb
  • The last ducked behind a replica stagecoach on display inside.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cody went for a Cody Cutter, but Punk ducked and Rhodes accidentally hit Charles Robinson.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ducked
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  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of braided
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  • Asian markets were trading mixed on Tuesday, with South Korea's Kospi in positive territory, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets down.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Mazzoli shifts themes to a darker register as addiction takes hold and the music turns to electronica by DJ Blume and Lorna Dune for teenagers’ raves, mixed into the Scottish Opera Orchestra.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • This incident highlights a systemic issue where millions in USDT have escaped freezes, as confirmed by multiple on-chain analytics firms like BitOK.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023 Flaco, a Eurasian Eagle Owl, escaped his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of escaped
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  • The lakes are medieval peat diggings that were flooded by rising seas in the 14th century, and long plied by cargo boats known as wherries.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There were no global superstars, and only a couple of players at genuinely elite clubs like Benfica and Villarreal; most plied their trade well outside football’s spotlight.
    — André Martin, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of plied
Verb
  • Nine were the initial sequences output by the AI, and the remaining seven had acquired additional mutations after being inserted into bacteria.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with Arraez inserted into the lineup and Harper returning to the outfield, the Phillies are betting that a defensive sacrifice from one of their biggest stars will ultimately make the roster more dangerous.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inserted

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