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entwine

verb

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

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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Still, tea is entwined in American history from the very beginning, even before colonists angry with tariffs dumped tons of it in Boston Harbor. Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025 Since Nvidia last reported earnings in August, concerns have been rising about circular financing, with tech companies entwined in a massive web of extraordinarily lucrative deals. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025 Artistry, accessibility and, of course, money are integral to both art and fashion and the Metropolitan Museum of Art entwined all three in a series of announcements Monday. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025 And in Burgundy, where wine and time are forever entwined, Mark Ellwood visits Château de la Commaraine. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2025 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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entwine

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

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