interweave

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈwēv How to pronounce interweave (audio)
Definition of interweavenext
1
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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2
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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3
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 The Gracious Visionary interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others. — Nick Vivarelli For Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026 Mendieta is best known for work that interweaves sadness with violence, drawing on her experiences of exile and her feminist politics to negotiate the transient fragility of life. — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 The next year, Women Without Men was released, interweaving the stories of five women attempting to free themselves from the patriarchal oppression of 1953 Tehran. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026 The water system alone, which cost more than $7 million, features five lakes interwoven throughout the course that are connected by a network of flowing streams and punctuated by multiple cascades and waterfalls. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interweave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interweave
  1. weave
  2. combine
  3. knot
  4. intersperse
  5. tangle
  6. insert
  7. intertwine
Verb
  • After years of analysis, Caltrans has decided to weave strong micropiles into the 499 aging piles that now support the bridge’s piers, said Allan Kosup, chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11 in San Diego and Imperial counties.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kamnop is a quest for healing and justice, where dreams become reality, weaving together memory, sorrow and joy.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of weave
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  • His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The companies say the collaboration combines MinTech’s diagnostics capabilities with ELECTRA’s analytics and risk-prediction technology.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
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  • That's when Bouanga used assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long to knot the score with his 11th goal of the season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That’s when Bouanga used assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long to knot the score with his 11th goal of the season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of knot
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  • Alice’s revelation is interspersed with her conversation with Catherine.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The weekend-long event featured more than 30 artists from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the United States and more performing on the arena’s main stage, interspersed with awards and speeches.
    — Dan Rys, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of intersperse
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  • Because trunk cargo nets have large holes, pointed items such as fishing poles, bats, or rackets can get tangled.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for August 26, 2026 Small adjustments can keep today’s plans from getting tangled.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangle
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  • That game will then be playable completely digitally, without the need to ever insert the disc, as long as you (or a member of your family account) is logged in.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This mini gadget is easy to set up (just insert a battery, and place it next to a water source like a sink, sump pump, water heater, or washing machine), and can last up to two years with normal use.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of insert
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  • All three are in brightly colored dresses intertwined with flowers, birds, trees and mountains.
    — Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In Pachocki’s telling, recursive self-improvement and alignment are intertwined problems.
    — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Interweave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interweave. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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