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verb

present participle of braid
as in weaving
to form into a braid they taught each other how to braid yarn into bracelets

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Recent Examples of braiding
Noun
Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology are combining advanced braiding and resin transfer molding technologies to accelerate the development of scalable composite solutions for future aerospace and defense applications. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 The hair at the crown and sides is meticulously slicked back, not a flyaway in sight, creating a sleek foundation that lets the intricate braiding take center stage. — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
Verb
Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In Story Rug, a second-grade class embarks on a creative adventure braiding old shirts, baby blankets and curtains into a rug. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for braiding
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  1. braid
  2. weaving
  3. plait
  4. plaiting
  5. platting
Noun
  • Senior Anna Stromberg first started getting her hair styled by Huettl sophomore year, and likes to do a bun with either four braids, dragon braids, or two braids.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • At the beginning of the tour, Bibbs experimented with color in her hair for the first time, opting for bright-red braids that stood out under the glow of the stage lights.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of braid
Verb
  • With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • By weaving these stories together, Cuarón used the epic’s themes of exile and separation to provide a fresh take on Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of weaving
Noun
  • While both goddess braids and boho braids are knotless styles with loose human or synthetic curls braided into some or all of the plaits, the amount of loose hair and where it’s placed is usually what’s up for debate.
    — Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of plait
Verb
  • One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.
    — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Definition of plaiting
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  • On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of platting

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