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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post
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Recent Examples of entwine
Inoue would be moving to a smaller space to offer a more premium experience, and chef Kato Shingo would take over the Kaneyoshi room, serving a tasting menu entwining Japanese, French and Thai cuisines.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
From those simpler times, the Chiefs became entwined with the very identity of Kansas City proper.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Along with the small-town cliche of secrets abounding, there are fresh touches that add whimsy to this story of two families entwined through times of peace and war.
—The Know, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Along with their pure entertainment value, these public demonstrations were integrally entwined with Newtonian scientific viewpoints and helped these ideas gain popularity and legitimacy in public life.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
From those simpler times, the Chiefs became entwined with the very identity of Kansas City proper.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Along with the small-town cliche of secrets abounding, there are fresh touches that add whimsy to this story of two families entwined through times of peace and war.
—The Know, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Along with their pure entertainment value, these public demonstrations were integrally entwined with Newtonian scientific viewpoints and helped these ideas gain popularity and legitimacy in public life.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
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An hour later, for its first concert since the fires, parishioners sat in awe as Grammy Award winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers weaved her bow across her violin, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach echoing through the church.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Culturally, 2026 is the year cannabis truly weaves into everyday life.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dent curled around a down screen and drove for a floater.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hilton styled her blonde hair in a romantic updo with a middle part and face-framing tendrils that curled away from her face.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Our lives are intertwined, and our financial system reflects that reality.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, research consistently shows that psychological wellbeing is intricately intertwined with physical health.—
Tara Narula,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
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Mama winds through the labyrinth of shelves, smiling when her fingers gloss the gold spine of a good read, the same way my hand slides over Angelou’s book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Law enforcement officers in Clear Creek County are preparing to deploy a new tool designed to safely end high-speed pursuits, particularly on the narrow and winding Colorado mountain roads that define the jurisdiction.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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