entwine

verb

en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
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entwined; entwining; entwines
Synonyms of entwinenext

transitive verb

: to twine together or around

intransitive verb

: to become twisted or twined

Examples of entwine in a Sentence

The snake entwined itself around the branch. marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
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Riley’s movies are entwined with—and, often, inspired by—music. Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 That’s partly because the festival has become entwined in the company’s DNA, with Neon winning six Palme d’Ors in a row, a fact that the studio often highlights in its promotional materials. Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026 Weil shares that Larson’s legacy is forever entwined with both the theater community and the Marfan community. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 Alcohol can feel deeply entwined in our lives. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for entwine

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of entwine was in 1590

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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entwine. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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entwine

verb
en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
: to twine together or around

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