intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn 
intertwined; intertwining; intertwines
: to unite by twining one with another
: to twine about one another
also
: to become mutually involved
Examples of intertwine in a Sentence
He's always telling stories in which the present and the past intertwine.
His fate is intertwined with hers.
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
This ethical imperative for responsible speech is deeply intertwined with a centuries-old commitment to social justice.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This exhibition showcases her visual language that intertwines elements of abstraction with storytelling, creating a playful yet profound commentary on themes of identity, nature and urban life.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The Netflix series from Tyler Perry follows an exotic dancer named Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), whose life becomes intertwined with the Bellarie family and their Beauty in Black haircare company.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn
: to twine or cause to twine about one another : interlace
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