ENTWIST Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

entwist

verb

Definition of entwist

as in to braid

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After the hair is parted into sections, each section is twisted or braided.

— Eden Stuart, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
Roksanda’s Spring 2027 collection is inspired in large part by textile sculptor Françoise Grossen, whose designs incorporated a lot of dramatic knotting and braiding.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of braid

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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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The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
One of the most important traditions is pineapple pole plaiting, in which artisans weave and shape materials into intricate forms.

— Taryn White, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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Description This perennial member of the Fabaceae family produces long, slender vines that climb by twining or spread horizontally along the ground.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Blooms provide an early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, while songbirds shelter and build nests among the twining branches.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of twine

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The News Investors got a look for the first time at just how much money Anthropic is losing and how deeply entwined the frontier lab is with other players in the AI ecosystem.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Advocates also warned these programs entwine government and religion by diverting taxpayer money to Christian schools.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of entwine

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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

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