entwisted

Definition of entwistednext
past tense of entwist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwisted
Verb
  • Ukrainian officials said four people were killed and at least 22 wounded in the capital overnight.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Federal agents wounded two people in a shooting in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Native to Central and South America, money trees are popular houseplants with glossy green leaves and slender trunks, which are often braided for aesthetics.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The vases reference braided patterns and natural hair, motifs Coker has explored before.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But the positions of coach Brendon McCullum and, because they are inextricably entwined, managing director Rob Key have to come under scrutiny because of the huge mistakes that have been made at the worst possible time.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Venezuela’s military ranks have grown over the past decade and have become ever more entwined with the country’s economic system and governance.
    Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As a teller activated an alarm and called 911 from under her station desk, Brown writhed on the carpet.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Skattebo writhed in pain as the training staff came out to attend to him.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For a second time, the Sooners responded on offense, as Tae Davis weaved for a reserve layup.
    Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Elsewhere in the resident towers, physical and mental wellness is weaved into the leisure facilities.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Entwisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwisted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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