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as in weaved
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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as in knotted
to twist together into a usually confused mass
intertwining yarn is usually a bad idea, because you'll never get it all sorted out again
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as in interwoven
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Recent Examples of intertwined
CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Southern culture is intricately intertwined with sauces.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
His novels center around characters scrolling helplessly, until the images on their screens, and the voices in their ears, become intertwined with their sense of self.
—Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Both have their own histories, trends, and behaviors that are deeply intertwined.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The one whose career as a producer is intertwined with the skyrocketing success of Amy Winehouse.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The relationship between the public and private sectors is complex and intertwined.
—Austin Berglas, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The global inspiration for the food (and cocktails) is intertwined with the massive variety of flavors found in single malt, so the menu will change as the whiskey selections rotate.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Another project intertwined with the larger plan is the Corozal Port, located near the Atlantic Ocean side of the canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The deal, which will see Nvidia start delivering chips as soon as late 2026, will involve two separate but intertwined transactions, according to a person close to OpenAI.
—CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Southern culture is intricately intertwined with sauces.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
His novels center around characters scrolling helplessly, until the images on their screens, and the voices in their ears, become intertwined with their sense of self.
—Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Both have their own histories, trends, and behaviors that are deeply intertwined.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
The one whose career as a producer is intertwined with the skyrocketing success of Amy Winehouse.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The relationship between the public and private sectors is complex and intertwined.
—Austin Berglas, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The global inspiration for the food (and cocktails) is intertwined with the massive variety of flavors found in single malt, so the menu will change as the whiskey selections rotate.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Another project intertwined with the larger plan is the Corozal Port, located near the Atlantic Ocean side of the canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwined
Verb
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But evidently these stories have stuck with me, too, achingly knotted into the threads holding my heart together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Orlando knotted the match later in the second half when Pride forward Aly Watt got on the end of service from the right flank.—
Mercury News staff,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Earth is a complex dynamical system — an interwoven mass of moving parts, each of which requires a different branch of science to understand.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Set in a downtown Mexico City backstreet whose inhabitants’ lives are closely interwoven, the film is split into four clear parts.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gurich grabbed a hold of Thimmhardy’s left wrist with his left hand and twisted her wrist behind her back before grabbing the woman’s shirt with his right hand and continued pushing her with her wrist in a control hold, according to the complaint.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sisal ropes twisted across the legs add a touch of both functionality and beauty to the timeless.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a veteran tangled haplessly up in good intentions and a life of petty crime.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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He got tangled up in a rundown with two other future Hall of Famers, George Kell and Luis Aparicio.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For various examples and further detailed indications about interlaced conversation prompting, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The interlaced sub-narratives of the show’s supporting characters — and their all-too-human stumbles — further illuminate the show’s sharp but nuanced take on the wellness industry, with all of its propensity to both overpromise and provide genuine care.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meeting this need will require integrated planning, since bottlenecks in one area can hold back progress in others.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The autonomous diving robot uses an integrated AI system with ultrasound and cameras to detect underwater litter.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Intertwined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwined. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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