entwisted

Definition of entwistednext
past tense of entwist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwisted
Verb
  • The report details multiple instances in 2025 of grenades being dropped by Israeli drones near UNIFIL patrols, including an attack in October that wounded a peacekeeper, as well as machine-gun fire near UNIFIL positions.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Under past administrations, most noncitizens with no criminal record who were arrested away from the border had an opportunity to request a bond hearing while their cases wound through immigration court.
    Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.
    Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Native to Central and South America, money trees are popular houseplants with glossy green leaves and slender trunks, which are often braided for aesthetics.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Love and roses are forever inseparably entwined in our hearts and imaginations.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • In fall 2024, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) women's volleyball team fell under national scrutiny when it was entwined in the San Jose State (SJSU) trans athlete scandal.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As a teller activated an alarm and called 911 from under her station desk, Brown writhed on the carpet.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Skattebo writhed in pain as the training staff came out to attend to him.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During the halftime show, Bad Bunny weaved through the sugarcane field to tell a distinctly Puerto Rican story.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
  • For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup.
    Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Entwisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwisted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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