entwined; entwining; entwines
: to twine together or around
: 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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To show their enduring affection, mated pairs of vultures synchronize their flight patterns, touch their beaks together in what looks like a kiss and entwine their long necks.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The shift to low-overhead shows on digital platforms also raises concerns for Hollywood unions, which are entwined in the TV talk show system but largely do not have a presence on major podcast platforms.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charli XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Love and roses are forever inseparably entwined in our hearts and imaginations.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The shift to low-overhead shows on digital platforms also raises concerns for Hollywood unions, which are entwined in the TV talk show system but largely do not have a presence on major podcast platforms.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charli XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Love and roses are forever inseparably entwined in our hearts and imaginations.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entwine
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entwine. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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entwine
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en·twine
in-ˈtwīn 
: to twine together or around
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