entwist

verb

Definition of entwistnext
as in to braid

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwist
  1. braid
  2. wind
  3. plait
  4. twine
  5. entwine
  6. writhe
  7. weave
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  • His reel was spooled with 8-pound test Power Pro braided line with a 10-pound test fluorocarbon leader.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Nov. 2026
  • After the hair is parted into sections, each section is twisted or braided.
    — Eden Stuart, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of braid
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  • Potential applications include wound dressings designed to help protect difficult-to-heal injuries and wearable patches that combine infection prevention with health monitoring.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Some of the best hiking trails are along the cliffs of Torrey Pines Natural Reserve, like the three-quarter-mile Beach Trail, which winds through clusters of pine trees and wildflowers on the way down to the sand.
    — Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of wind
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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
Definition of plait
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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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  • Still, the exchange revealed how entwined the debate about diagnosis had become with the development and marketing of treatments.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • When Luke’s current assignment becomes entwined with Colter’s, the two become uneasy partners.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of entwine
Verb
  • The wings were awkward and ugly, tipped with crooked, writhing little hands, the outstretched skin loose and shivering between its fingers.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Legend writhed in pain on the ground as Ruca took a second on her back to gather herself.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of writhe
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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
Definition of weave
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“Entwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwist. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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