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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
The open-work heart features stones along the edge of the motif and an asymmetrical infinity symbol entwined around it.
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Nora Colomer
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That claim, since repeated many times, entwined the Chrisleys’ narrative of victimization with Donald Trump‘s, ultimately leading to a May 28 presidential pardon.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 June 2025
In 2023, another paper argued that the Milky Way and Andromeda are, in effect, already interacting since ancient stars in the Milky Way's halo are about halfway to Andromeda and that a halo of gas around both galaxies is already entwined.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Once entwined with heartbreak, the dress is now synonymous with glamour, resilience, and an evening of celebration rather than loss.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
That claim, since repeated many times, entwined the Chrisleys’ narrative of victimization with Donald Trump‘s, ultimately leading to a May 28 presidential pardon.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 June 2025
In 2023, another paper argued that the Milky Way and Andromeda are, in effect, already interacting since ancient stars in the Milky Way's halo are about halfway to Andromeda and that a halo of gas around both galaxies is already entwined.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Once entwined with heartbreak, the dress is now synonymous with glamour, resilience, and an evening of celebration rather than loss.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
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The parade weaves through the historic downtown, bringing together antique cars, floats, and locals looking to show off their red, white, and blue.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Ah Loo’s vibrant work weaves traditional Pacific Island attire with modern silhouettes and design.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The scrappy winger then curled in a cross toward the rear-center of the box.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Swirling the water helps the egg white curl around the yolk and cook into a neat oval shape.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Because the truth is simple: our fates are intertwined.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The intention: To intertwine comfort with community, helping office employees maximize creativity and productivity.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The headphones are supplied with a detachable and coiled 3 m cable as well as a straight 1.5m version.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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It is designed to simultaneously power your Apple Watch and any USB-C device while keeping everything neatly coiled and travel-ready.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2025
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His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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At the Japanese Village Plaza, strollers rolled through the winding walkway with patrons sipping boba.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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