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
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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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
With her soul intertwined with Rob's, Michele Reiner helped her fellow humans win justice.
—Josh Peter, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Not to throw anyone under the bus, but the timeline was always the biggest issue to make all these characters and plot lines intertwine.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
This inspiring story intertwines the rich traditions of Chinese and Indian heritages, aiming to foster unity and celebrate diversity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intertwine
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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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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