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as in weaving
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 curling
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 entwining
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
On the entwining legacies of climate change and family history in California.
—Literary Hub, 30 Aug. 2025
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
On the entwining legacies of climate change and family history in California.
—Literary Hub, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwining
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In the clip, Ollie Pulleyblank is seen weaving between stationary cars, offering food and drinks to drivers who had been stuck since early morning.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of attendees pushed through the crowds, weaving and ducking to find entrances to vendor exhibits.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Taylor Anderson of Broomall, Pennsylvania will compete for the United States in curling and Summer Britcher of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania will represent Team USA in the luge.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tickets to see the athletes compete are available on the Olympics official website, with prices ranging from about $60 for a curling competition to more than $550 for a figure skating session.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe you'll be best suited by the moody, rocky shores of Central and Northern Cali, landscapes of twisting cypress trees and foggy-grey skies.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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To shovel safely, use ergonomic tools, take breaks, lift with your legs, and avoid twisting your body.—
Manahil Ahmad,
The Providence Journal,
25 Jan. 2026
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This super cute manicure features red, coral, and pink wavy stripes going down the middle of each nail like a winding road, while little white hearts and dots dance down the line.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Just driving up to the resort sets the tone here with its long, winding driveway, dramatic fountains at the entrance, and luxury cars parked out front.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The film explores the profound themes of intergenerational trauma and the presence of the gaze of death, intertwining these women.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
12 Dec. 2025
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Populist threats to democracy and energy, climate, migration, and security challenges are intertwining in ways that test the capacity of governments everywhere.—
EKREM IMAMOGLU,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
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The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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This results in plasma flows curving backward instead of expanding freely, and old plasma is pushed sideways, forming long, wispy tails.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Entwining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwining. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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