1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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2
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
The area is rich with art and natural beauty, often intertwined.
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Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Over time, beauty and wellness have become increasingly intertwined, evolving into complementary and overlapping categories.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Armani brand, synonymous with luxury and sophistication, was intertwined with the designer’s strong links with Hollywood, both on set and the red carpet.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Everything, for us, is intertwined with community.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
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Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Over time, beauty and wellness have become increasingly intertwined, evolving into complementary and overlapping categories.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Armani brand, synonymous with luxury and sophistication, was intertwined with the designer’s strong links with Hollywood, both on set and the red carpet.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Everything, for us, is intertwined with community.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwine
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The art of being human includes admitting mistakes, a feature developers are increasingly weaving into AI systems.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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For the first time, Colombian singer-songwriter Gusi and Guatemalan singer-songwriter Zelaya unite their talents, weaving together the vibrant spirit of their homelands in a song that celebrates love and the richness of life.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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In any field of knowledge, there is a web of legitimacy, knotted together by visible signals of trust, such as degrees, publications, affiliations and accreditations.—
Micah Altman,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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Allen raced Buffalo into field goal range in that time and former Denver kicker Matt Prater knotted the game at 30 in the closing seconds.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, she is yanked from the car while still tangled in her seat belt.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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The system is slow, expensive, opaque, and increasingly tangled in geopolitical friction.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwine. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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