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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While her brother and his girlfriend seemed deeply intertwined with the bride’s family, the Redditor and her boyfriend were often left out.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Her long ends were curled, combed and intertwined, while her dark roots were lightly teased and parted to the left of her face thanks to Trejos.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
Tuesday showed how intertwined those two instincts really are.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Spunky plaid bows paired with shiny oversized red pom pom sprays and glittery curly stems can be intertwined with playful ornaments such as lollipops, macaroons, candy canes or a pinkish lavender poodle to enhance the whimsical feel of a tree's decor.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Her long ends were curled, combed and intertwined, while her dark roots were lightly teased and parted to the left of her face thanks to Trejos.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
Tuesday showed how intertwined those two instincts really are.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
Spunky plaid bows paired with shiny oversized red pom pom sprays and glittery curly stems can be intertwined with playful ornaments such as lollipops, macaroons, candy canes or a pinkish lavender poodle to enhance the whimsical feel of a tree's decor.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 29 Nov. 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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