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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At least some semblance of production from the outfield, largely entwined with the bottom of the order, that had been so meager last year. Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 That’s good news for Disney because the House of Mouse has become increasingly entwined with the game developer. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026 Oh no, they’re definitely entwined. Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026 The steady, unwavering empathy of her gaze encompasses a universe of tiny, interlaced incidents in which the zany entwines the plaintive, or the tragic the comic. Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 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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