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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
Wood, glass, metal and zinc intertwined in a series of designs that include tables, a buffet and a mirror, which incorporate the designs of its founder Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The more experienced steppers intertwine the basics with spins, walks and more.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
This Halloween treasure features four intertwining tales of mischief and menace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The melody is crooning and desperate, and their harmonies intertwine in a way that is supposed to mirror their bodies.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The more experienced steppers intertwine the basics with spins, walks and more.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
This Halloween treasure features four intertwining tales of mischief and menace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The melody is crooning and desperate, and their harmonies intertwine in a way that is supposed to mirror their bodies.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intertwine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwine
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Both directors have observed stan-worthy deep dives on social media, especially in TikTok videos, where fans are combing through moments of foreshadowing or character details that the filmmakers weaved into the story with love.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Construction of the gown weaved intricate embroidery with crystal embellishments, articulating sensuality and a regal presence.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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But good fortune smiled a few minutes later to knot the game at 2-2.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Huskies, who also had the final shot in the first three OTs, nearly ended it in the fifth extra period, but Jeff Adrien’s desperation baseline putback clanged off the rim, keeping the game knotted at 110.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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The defense was often tangled or disorganized getting back in transition.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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First published in 1934, the novel follows a recurring Rampo character, Detective Akechi Kogoro, who gets all tangled up with an exhibitionist jewel thief known only as the Dark Angel.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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