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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
interweaved garlands of red and gold beads and wrapped them around the Christmas tree
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as in to combine
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the author artfully interweaves excerpts from soldiers' letters into his history of the Vietnam War
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in our play the kitten and I managed to interweave the skeins of yarn into a hopeless tangle
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Recent Examples of interweave
Silhouetted against the nebula's luminous backdrop are stark dark clouds made of hydrogen gas interwoven with dust.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Take his Lawless fauteuil, a bold interpretation of the classic French armchair, which features a frame of steel pipes interwoven with upholstered-foam tubes.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Their turmoil is interwoven with the working-class concerns of the hotel staff.
—Maya Salam, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Editor Scott Sheppard interweaves footage of Hernandez’s family in heart-rending emotional moments, recollecting Hernandez’s prison sentence and their own efforts to help get him out.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Take his Lawless fauteuil, a bold interpretation of the classic French armchair, which features a frame of steel pipes interwoven with upholstered-foam tubes.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Their turmoil is interwoven with the working-class concerns of the hotel staff.
—Maya Salam, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Editor Scott Sheppard interweaves footage of Hernandez’s family in heart-rending emotional moments, recollecting Hernandez’s prison sentence and their own efforts to help get him out.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interweave
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Tomato plants naturally weave in and out of the support system.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Chloé, Zimmermann, and Jacquemus, among others, showed raffia handbags; Gucci and Michael Kors wove the stuff into actual garments; Tommy Hilfiger even turned it into baseball caps.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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By the end of the second period, Carolina had cut the home team’s lead to 3-2, and Jordan Staal’s goal at 2:56 of the third period knotted the score.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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With the game knotted, Cabrera redeemed himself by starting a stellar double play to end the ninth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Furniture and decorations interspersed throughout the space — doilies, laminated wood cabinets and plastic chairs — evoke the sensation of traveling back in time.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The dial’s vivid color is echoed by ruby root beads in juicy cerise and raspberry tones, interspersed throughout the chain.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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The two boxing legends are set to tangle for the undisputed super middleweight title on September 12 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The 39-inch reptile slithered onto an overhead power line and tangled itself, a spokesperson for line operator JR Central told NBC News.—
Arata Yamamoto,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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To explain this apparent contradiction, the team theorized that the material was likely inserted through the rectum.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The team inserted this enzyme into Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, a common member of the human gut microbiome.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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This rich tradition boomed as Black and Brown culture intertwined, with the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Brenton Wood echoing across the hood.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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The parts of the brain controlling movement are intertwined with the internal systems that drive mental functions like thinking and planning.56 With somatic yoga, mindful stretching movements intentionally focus on internal awareness rather than external results.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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“Interweave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interweave. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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