1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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as in to knot
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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Recent Examples of intertwine
People — and culture — can sometimes intertwine solitary drinkers with addiction.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
As a result, American forces remained closely intertwined with local Dutch communities for months leading up to major Allied operations into neighboring Germany in late 1944 and early 1945, such as Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne drop in military history.
—Blane Bachelor, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
The palace’s history is intertwined with the story of Hawaii itself.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Timmy Xu’s explosive vocals, brimming with raw power and emotion, intertwined with guitarist X Yi’s riffs, bassist Major’s grooves, and drummer Yuanyu Xie’s thunderous beats, creating an electrifying synergy.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
As a result, American forces remained closely intertwined with local Dutch communities for months leading up to major Allied operations into neighboring Germany in late 1944 and early 1945, such as Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne drop in military history.
—Blane Bachelor, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
The palace’s history is intertwined with the story of Hawaii itself.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Timmy Xu’s explosive vocals, brimming with raw power and emotion, intertwined with guitarist X Yi’s riffs, bassist Major’s grooves, and drummer Yuanyu Xie’s thunderous beats, creating an electrifying synergy.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwine
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The choreographer Annie-B Parson weaves her dancers through the action, adding energy and grace without ever slowing the plot.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Among the companies charting this alternative path is Organic India, a wellness brand that has woven regenerative organic agricultural practices into its DNA long before the term became a mainstream badge of sustainability.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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What made the top particularly interesting is that it was adorned with engagement rings, which were knotted on a silver chain to give the appearance of chainmail.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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In Game 1, Brunson erupted for 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting in the fourth quarter, drilling a 23-footer to knot the score at 89, a 26-footer to put the Knicks up 94-91 lead, and a 25-footer to seal the victory.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Along with tarpon, visitors can tangle inshore with snook, sea trout and redfish, or head out to the passes among the islands of Captiva, North Captiva and Boca Grande.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwine. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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