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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 What’s our relationship then, to this tech that increasingly looks set to entwine with our lives and psyches? — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 While Louis created countless memorable costumes for the screen, his legacy remains forever entwined with Monroe’s illusion gown. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 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, 25 July 2026 Though their characters are not as entwined as their roles in previous projects, Garner was thrilled to be working again with Greer, her close friend of more than 30 years. — Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entwine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
  1. weave
  2. curl
  3. intertwine
  4. coil
  5. wind
Verb
  • Among the guests at the launch celebration were Coco Rocha and Debbie Harry, weaving through the space and stopping at the backlit bar for drinks, nodding along to the sounds of DJ duo Las Flaquitas.
    — Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of weave
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  • Calvin Harris switched the point of attack and fed Luiz right into stride, and Luiz curled one into the far corner from outside the penalty area.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her pass found Nina Nijstad, who fired off a curling shot past Cosette Morché to put the visitors up 1-0.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of curl
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  • With its economy and global reputation heavily intertwined with Hollywood’s allure and ability to survive, California had more at stake in the negotiations.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Beer is bringing four cosmetics to the Item Shop, with her cats Mookie and Maple being more cuddly than usual with their tails intertwined.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of intertwine
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  • Its body will coil around the museum’s gallery, lobby and atrium, and poke through the walls.
    — Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This tendril-like bot can coil around other structures like a vine.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of coil
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  • The house sits on a high point overlooking the Hampshire Downs, with the driveway winding through the land and trees before reaching the main entrance.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Any New Yorker will tell you, the journey from your first apartment in the city to your ideal home is a long, winding path.
    — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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