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as in lace
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together until she was 15, she had a braid that reached to her knees

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braid

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verb

as in to plait
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braid
Noun
In other words, Mattel isn’t just making Barbie dolls with long, purple braids (though there will probably be those too) here. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 Porter, who had two tight braids that landed just below her shoulders, kept going. Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Someone’s braiding a piece of Shannon’s hair when a barrette falls out and onto the floor beneath the table. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025 In other words, the state is making these property owners, many of whom are also small businesses, braid the rope they’ll be hung with. Paul Craney, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braid
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Noun
  • They’re also outfitted with a flexible non-slip rubber sole that offers traction on different terrains, plus adjustable laces and a lightweight, breathable upper material for airflow.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • For the memorable moment, Seyfried was outfitted in a long black lace gown from Elie Saab’s resort 2026 collection.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The struggle is not due to a lack of options, though: Boho braids wrapped into an elegant bun; cornrows neatly plaited into a bow; and small, knotless braids with wavy ends are just a few ways to wear braids down the aisle.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Princess Charlotte, also 10, is known to plait her hair back with a braid on each side of her head, with the braids then tied with a ribbon or woven into a longer braid, also tied with a bow.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • While Harrison opted for the red stripe set, the midnight foulard was a close second.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor.
    Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Boise architecture firm, which filed the preliminary materials for the Black Cat site in March, filed an application with the city in August to correct the lapse and get the site platted.
    Rose Evans September 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Originally called Browns Subdivision, the area was a farming development platted by W.L. Brown during the 1920s.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Baesakul symbolized the interconnection of humans and nature through an interlaced motif interpreted as leather lacing or metal hardware and applied to contemporary shapes that take cues from the Eiffel Tower’s silhouette, the curve of a capybara’s back or even the form of Baesakul’s pet corgi.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The outsole is deep, aggressive, and impervious to unexpected slips, and top marks go to the metal lacing system, especially the middle eyelet that grips the laces securely.
    Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Braid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braid. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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