intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn 
intertwined; intertwining; intertwines
: to unite by twining one with another
: to twine about one another
also
: to become mutually involved
Synonyms
Examples of intertwine in a Sentence
He's always telling stories in which the present and the past intertwine.
His fate is intertwined with hers.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
The second season begins with an arson at a supermarket, unravelling a complex web of connections among six families whose lives have been intertwined for over two decades.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
The one-long-leg ensemble featured intertwining snakes, per concert photos and a USA Today reporter's Instagram video.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety Holland and Downey became close friends as the former’s run as Spider-Man in the MCU was intertwined with that of Downey’s Iron Man, who became a mentor figure for Peter Parker across several films.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn
: to twine or cause to twine about one another : interlace
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