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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
Centered on the author’s experience with an élite team of firefighters, this analysis of California’s wildfires entwines an account of the state’s 2021 fire season with an appraisal of its record of fire suppression.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Stack and Mary have a complex history together; their fates will become further entwined by the end of the night.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
On April 9, 2025, an important conference took place at Stanford University that entwined the famous Stanford Law School (SLS) CodeX, the global law firm DLA Piper, and the United Nations (UN) AI for Good platform.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Certainly, the 1988 Olympian and men’s U.S. Soccer Player of the Year who in 1990 was a vital part of the first U.S. team in 40 years to play in the FIFA World Cup, will be forever entwined with Sporting’s history.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Stack and Mary have a complex history together; their fates will become further entwined by the end of the night.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
On April 9, 2025, an important conference took place at Stanford University that entwined the famous Stanford Law School (SLS) CodeX, the global law firm DLA Piper, and the United Nations (UN) AI for Good platform.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Certainly, the 1988 Olympian and men’s U.S. Soccer Player of the Year who in 1990 was a vital part of the first U.S. team in 40 years to play in the FIFA World Cup, will be forever entwined with Sporting’s history.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
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Stone cut and wove plastic mats, industrial carpeting, and everyday fabrics into strange yet hypnotic composites for the floors and walls.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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In weaving together these stories, Cuffy explores the varying shapes that grief, belief, and belonging can take.—Erin McMullen Buy Now: O Sinners!—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The scrappy winger then curled in a cross toward the rear-center of the box.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Swirling the water helps the egg white curl around the yolk and cook into a neat oval shape.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Because the truth is simple: our fates are intertwined.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The intention: To intertwine comfort with community, helping office employees maximize creativity and productivity.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Instead, audiences will be coiled and ready for the next face-off between the two adversaries.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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After using the Find My app to track her location, Keith found Sherri’s phone lying in the dirt on the side of the road, headphones coiled around several strands of her hair.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Paved trails wind through Coffee Creek, offering a peaceful summer backdrop for walking, biking, or enjoying local wildlife.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Such cases tend to be long and winding roads, with no charges or even suggestions thereof at this point.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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