entwine

verb

en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
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entwined; entwining; entwines
Synonyms of entwinenext

transitive verb

: to twine together or around

intransitive verb

: to become twisted or twined

Examples of entwine in a Sentence

The snake entwined itself around the branch. marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
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Gerardo Dottori’s 1942 Aerial Battle over the Gulf of Naples mobilizes the contrails of its entwining fighter jets to express the effect of new military technology on a crystalline landscape. Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026 Reid added that the book will also trace the realities of a relationship entwined with work. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026 Ronaldinho will always be part of the fabric of Barcelona, but on March 2, 2023, his family became further entwined with Barcelona as João signed with the club, for their youth team. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 And from the moment man first landed on the moon, Major League Baseball and space exploration have been entwined. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entwine

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of entwine was in 1590

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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entwine. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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entwine

verb
en·​twine in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
: to twine together or around

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