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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From those simpler times, the Chiefs became entwined with the very identity of Kansas City proper.
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Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Along with the small-town cliche of secrets abounding, there are fresh touches that add whimsy to this story of two families entwined through times of peace and war.
—The Know, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Along with their pure entertainment value, these public demonstrations were integrally entwined with Newtonian scientific viewpoints and helped these ideas gain popularity and legitimacy in public life.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Some Republicans argue that the party has never been comfortable crafting health care policy, because it is deeply entwined with government, which the party traditionally has sought to cut.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Along with the small-town cliche of secrets abounding, there are fresh touches that add whimsy to this story of two families entwined through times of peace and war.
—The Know, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Along with their pure entertainment value, these public demonstrations were integrally entwined with Newtonian scientific viewpoints and helped these ideas gain popularity and legitimacy in public life.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Some Republicans argue that the party has never been comfortable crafting health care policy, because it is deeply entwined with government, which the party traditionally has sought to cut.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entwine. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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entwine
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en·twine
in-ˈtwīn 
: to twine together or around
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