ENTWISTING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

entwisting

verb

present participle of entwist

as in winding

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The 800-acre River Wildlife Nature Preserve showcases a breathtaking canvas of blazing autumn colors, winding rivers and peaceful meadows, perfect for reconnecting with nature.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The train departs Paris in the afternoon and passes by charming cities in Burgundy before winding its way along the French Riviera past dazzling resort towns like Cannes and Nice.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of winding

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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
No gloom-dark tree-glitter winding and twining its silks.

— The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025

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Gerardo Dottori’s 1942 Aerial Battle over the Gulf of Naples mobilizes the contrails of its entwining fighter jets to express the effect of new military technology on a crystalline landscape.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charli XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of entwining

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The man with almost no injury was writhing in agony, while the man with a four-inch nail lodged near his brain kept working for six days, not even realizing the nail was there.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Once Turek has finished writhing about on the floor in a shambolic attempt to gather, Czibor is on hand to whip the ball away and tuck it home from six yards, the simplest of tasks.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of writhing

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The tech leaders were the tailors, weaving something elaborate out of nothing.

— Jeremy Macliver, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The carry-on, medium, and large suitcase all feature durable hardshell exteriors, TSA locks, and spinner wheels that make weaving through crowded terminals much easier.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

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