enlaced

verb

past tense of enlace
as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another enlaced the strips of leather to create a decorative headband

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlaced
  1. twisted
  2. braided
  3. intertwined
  4. entwined
  5. plied
  6. mixed
  7. blended
Verb
  • In the classic entrepreneurial discussion, hope gets twisted a bit.
    — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Quixotic aerialists twisted, turned and unfolded above the crowd, using flowing fabric and butterfly-inspired movements to mirror the creatures being celebrated.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of twisted
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  • Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This Fulani style features braided ends for a fabulous addition of color and texture.
    — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of braided
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  • The brunch will be accompanied by uplifting gospel music intertwined with smooth jazz.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The dynamic underlines just how intertwined these AI companies are with Big Tech.
    — Kate Rooney, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of intertwined
Verb
  • The consequences aren’t just ecological; trout fishing is closely entwined with the economy in many Rocky Mountain communities.
    — Matthew Brown, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The allegations became entwined with the court’s investigation into the war in Gaza, with Khan’s supporters arguing that the warrants the court has issued for top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were at stake.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of entwined
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  • The lakes are medieval peat diggings that were flooded by rising seas in the 14th century, and long plied by cargo boats known as wherries.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There were no global superstars, and only a couple of players at genuinely elite clubs like Benfica and Villarreal; most plied their trade well outside football’s spotlight.
    — André Martin, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of plied
Verb
  • As Tehran and Washington issue mixed messages, the status of the strait remains at the core of the conflict.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The sodas can be mixed with different syrups and creamers; for example, Sprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup and coconut cream.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Singing the Paradesi Jewish tunes that blended Sephardic chants with local folk elements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The award-winning Wednesday is Indigo Blue explores the neurological condition of synesthesia, in which the senses are blended.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of blended
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“Enlaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlaced. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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