entwine

verb

in-ˈtwīn How to pronounce entwine (audio)
Definition of entwinenext
1
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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2
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 Picasso’s Le Baiser (1969) shows two lovers entwined in a kiss and is estimated at $40 million. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Leo and the Gosses have been living amicably at arm’s length for 14 years, though their lives are about to become closely entwined, with disastrous results. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 There are few people more closely entwined with the New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Fashion Gala than Sarah Jessica Parker. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The singularity and relatedness of a thing are not in conflict but are mutually entwined. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entwine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
  1. weave
  2. curl
  3. intertwine
  4. coil
  5. wind
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  • The fantasy film about a woman (Olivia Colman) who weaves a perfect lover (Alexander Skarsgård) out of the titular material is one of the happy box office surprises of Q4 so far.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In the build-up, Almirón weaved through Toronto’s defense and played a give-and-go with Alexey Miranchuk, who assisted on the winger’s goal.
    — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of weave
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  • While both sides declined to comment on the specific size of the round, which includes Canadian VC Relay Ventures, Sportico previously reported that the curling company was looking to raise up to $25 million.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The man with the register looked up slowly and his lips curled outward like a bow with an unseen arrow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of curl
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  • Set during a scorching summer at Brussels’ largest housing estate, Cité Modèle, the story follows three intertwining narratives within one family.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The song’s origins offer a glimpse into the uncertainty surrounding Nicks and Buckingham before their personal lives became intertwined with Fleetwood Mac’s rise to superstardom.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of intertwine
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  • Their soft robot, called BIOSENTER, is designed to autonomously inch through the crowded, cramped, and coiled small intestine, contracting and extending its body much like an earthworm or snake.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Beneath the churning buzz of the water pump in the basement corner, a milk snake coiled unnoticed.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of coil
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  • The 4-key Dithaba is the most private, set apart and above the 4-key Kapano and 12-key Lelapo (which are connected to each other by a winding pathway).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Outside, stone walls, winding walkways and lush gardens gave the property a rustic, English country feel, as did the porch and relaxed atmosphere.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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