Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwist
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Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026 -
For her, braiding had been a chance to make money, connect with other Black people, and take care of her family's hair.—
Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Later that evening, the BDX droids were spotted winding their way through an Italian restaurant in Boston’s seaport district, as diners took out their phones to snap pics and take videos.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The winding 25-minute trek from a nearby (sort of) city subway stop won’t get your boots wet on a dry day.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ayad Akhtar, the author of Homeland Elegies, plaits autofiction with philosophical inquiry.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
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The struggle is not due to a lack of options, though: Boho braids wrapped into an elegant bun; cornrows neatly plaited into a bow; and small, knotless braids with wavy ends are just a few ways to wear braids down the aisle.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
16 Oct. 2025
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Set it on a bookshelf or plant stand, wrap its vines on picture frames or shelves, and your hoya will slowly twine up them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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No gloom-dark tree-glitter winding and twining its silks.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
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In fall 2024, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) women's volleyball team fell under national scrutiny when it was entwined in the San Jose State (SJSU) trans athlete scandal.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But Carney is right that America’s power is, in part, dependent on the willingness of other countries to be entwined with our might.—
Ezra Klein,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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While Naim and the others watch on in horror, the boys gasp for air and tumble to the floor, writhing as foam bubbles out of their mouths.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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After stuffing the shot, which caromed to the Razorbacks' Nick Pringle, James fell to the floor writhing in pain and grasping at his back.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Vimini is likely just a hint of what’s to come, as Bulgari weaves designs from its past with the fresh talent and the state-of-the-art resources shaping its future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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Coleman drove north in southbound lanes and was weaving in traffic when officers lost sight of him for the final time, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Entwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwist. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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