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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post
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Recent Examples of entwine
And it’s entwined with furthering the cause of mental health support and awareness in the name of Ryan, who died by suicide last December.
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Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
For Swift, whose personal brand is entwined with storytelling, this choice reads as narrative as much as aesthetic.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Drahi and Pereira owned adjacent plots of land on Nevis, and the two men’s fortunes were tightly entwined.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
For Swift, whose personal brand is entwined with storytelling, this choice reads as narrative as much as aesthetic.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Drahi and Pereira owned adjacent plots of land on Nevis, and the two men’s fortunes were tightly entwined.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
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Aliée Istanbul All of the hotels bordering the Bosphorus have an impressive view of the boats weaving through the river’s currents and the Asian half of Istanbul on the other side.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our Top Picks for the Best Bedroom Rugs Solid rugs can bring a pop of color into your bedroom and weave in texture at the same time.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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The pork is pulled fresh from the pit and curled into long, juicy strands with a little crisp coleslaw on a simple hamburger bun.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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With the same playfulness of her makeup, Woods slicked the body of her hair in a bun on top of her head; her caramel-colored curled ends slinking around.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, China isn’t going away, and our economies are deeply, deeply intertwined.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This ethical imperative for responsible speech is deeply intertwined with a centuries-old commitment to social justice.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Forty-five minutes later, the racetrack appears almost without warning — coiled like a basking viper in the Tuscan countryside.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the steep and rugged terrain along the winding road slowed down progress, requiring a careful and methodical approach.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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After forcing the turnover on downs, the Panthers put together a drive that wound the clock down to 19 seconds and gave Haverhill 81 yards to go in that time.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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