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as in weaved
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 coiled
to follow a circular or spiral course
the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post
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as in twisted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwined
Adjective
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And German actor Max Hopp, who has become something of a Tevye specialist, is able to carry this enormous production, even as he is twisted and bruised trying to accommodate the turbulent times around him.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025 -
The film Eddington inspires an uncomfortable empathy for its most twisted character.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The ball curled through the proverbial eye of a needle, between Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, and behind Alexis Mac Allister, who was forced to spin on his heels.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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The series uses this contrast to underscore the warped ideology behind the Ayastis’ mission, showing how religious symbolism can be twisted to justify horror.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Common signs of moldy books include a musty or earthy smell, discoloration (especially black, white, green, or orange spots), soft or fuzzy patches on the cover or pages, and warped or wavy pages due to moisture.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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“Entwined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwined. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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