1
as in twists
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in intersperses
to scatter or set here and there among other things
a political commentator who slyly weaves lies into the truth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of weaves
The film’s seamless structure weaves together elements of folklore, intimate observation and environmental urgency.
—
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Enjoy tennis, pickleball, and padel courts and perfect your swing on the 18 holes of the Greg Norman–designed El Camaleón Golf Course, which weaves through jungle, canals, and coastline.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Based on an unfinished work by poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, The Black Ball weaves together the lives of three gay men from three distinct historical periods.
—Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The new browser looks a lot like traditional ones such as Google Chrome, but puts ChatGPT at the center of the browsing experience and weaves AI into the user experience.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
An Arthurian theme is at play in the novel, and Hill weaves in a grand love story as well.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
This imaginative, inventive and tender time-travel adventure, which weaves together themes of friendship, collective memory and the forces of a shifting planet, resonated strongly with the AIF audience.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
This idea weaves through the novel as Sadie, the protagonist, becomes increasingly drawn to Bruno’s worldview, challenging her sense of self and mission.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Enjoy tennis, pickleball, and padel courts and perfect your swing on the 18 holes of the Greg Norman–designed El Camaleón Golf Course, which weaves through jungle, canals, and coastline.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Based on an unfinished work by poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, The Black Ball weaves together the lives of three gay men from three distinct historical periods.
—Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The new browser looks a lot like traditional ones such as Google Chrome, but puts ChatGPT at the center of the browsing experience and weaves AI into the user experience.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
An Arthurian theme is at play in the novel, and Hill weaves in a grand love story as well.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
This imaginative, inventive and tender time-travel adventure, which weaves together themes of friendship, collective memory and the forces of a shifting planet, resonated strongly with the AIF audience.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
This idea weaves through the novel as Sadie, the protagonist, becomes increasingly drawn to Bruno’s worldview, challenging her sense of self and mission.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaves
Verb
-
Garments construction enhances the story—from wave seams adding a sense of fluidity to structures to knots and twists altering shapes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
-
And now, one such creation slithers, squeezes, and twists through the narrowest corners.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Private property intersperses protected areas.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Dignitaries would climb up Bab al Silsilah, a narrow limestone street that ducks under an arched gate.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
In her stunning debut, The Waterbearers, Sasha braids the stories of three generations of Black single mothers—her grandmother, her mother, and herself—with portraits of leading Black women figures in American culture.—
G'ra Asim
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
-
The song combines love at first sight, drugs, and death.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Stacey, in true Rusch fashion, dodges the question.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
-
Ahmed stars as Ash, an anonymous broker who dodges that Orwellian surveillance to help sketchy companies and whistleblowers come to an agreement.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The plot intertwines fears of the climate crisis and a strange reunion with her mother, who abandoned her long ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
-
The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The show mixes music, magic, and real tween emotions, showing how Vee builds friendships and finds her voice while keeping her vampire identity a secret.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
-
It’s filled with global flavors and spice mixes for a variety of different meals, including barbecue rubs, Mediterranean blends, Italian blends, steak rubs, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Weaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaves. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share