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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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
But, of course, the wisdom, horror, and strength are intertwined here.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The latest installment, which premiered April 19, reveals how these characters’ stories intertwine with their relatives.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
As their lives intertwine, all four must confront the rigid boundaries of society while grappling with identity, ambition, and desire.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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 10 May. 2026.
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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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