entwined; entwining; entwines
: to twine together or around
: 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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In Italy, and in D&G’s world, tradition and future are forever entwined in a delicate dance.
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Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Themes are often entwined with political messaging.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
To show their enduring affection, mated pairs of vultures synchronize their flight patterns, touch their beaks together in what looks like a kiss and entwine their long necks.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The shift to low-overhead shows on digital platforms also raises concerns for Hollywood unions, which are entwined in the TV talk show system but largely do not have a presence on major podcast platforms.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Themes are often entwined with political messaging.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
To show their enduring affection, mated pairs of vultures synchronize their flight patterns, touch their beaks together in what looks like a kiss and entwine their long necks.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
The shift to low-overhead shows on digital platforms also raises concerns for Hollywood unions, which are entwined in the TV talk show system but largely do not have a presence on major podcast platforms.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entwine
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entwine. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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en·twine
in-ˈtwīn 
: to twine together or around
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