1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
intertwining yarn is usually a bad idea, because you'll never get it all sorted out again
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Recent Examples of intertwine
Politics and sports will always intertwine.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 June 2026
And at the same time, the business of persuasion is more intertwined with media than ever before – thanks in no small part to the enormous influence of creators.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Leaders must embrace curiosity, share power, and crowdsource ideas, acknowledging that AI's impact is intertwined with macroeconomic shifts and identity concerns.
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Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As moments from his past and present begin to intertwine, a series of encounters — both artistic and erotic — open cracks in his everyday reality.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intertwine
Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 June 2026
And at the same time, the business of persuasion is more intertwined with media than ever before – thanks in no small part to the enormous influence of creators.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Leaders must embrace curiosity, share power, and crowdsource ideas, acknowledging that AI's impact is intertwined with macroeconomic shifts and identity concerns.
—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
As moments from his past and present begin to intertwine, a series of encounters — both artistic and erotic — open cracks in his everyday reality.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for intertwine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwine
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Experienced vine dressers weave the canes into basket-like forms that rest close to the island’s volcanic soil, protecting grapes from wind and harsh conditions.
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Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
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His shot was saved by a diving Neuer, knotting the PKs at three apiece, giving Germany extra life and dragging the shootout on into sudden death.
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Ellison would wake up with his stomach knotted, his skin crawling with a rash.
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In other words, the valuable part of any message, the signal, can easily get tangled up in noise.
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During the first game, the Fever’s Caitlin Clark and the Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner got tangled up, said some unkind things, and five players wound up with technical fouls in the aftermath.
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwine. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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