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
The second chapter intertwines misfortune and impasses.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Like Dan, my own journey in politics is rooted in the belief that progressive values and Jewish identity are not only compatible but are deeply intertwined.
—Joel Rubin, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In the shots, Turner appeared happy and relaxed, with his arm around his new wife and his fingers intertwined with the singer's.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Like Dan, my own journey in politics is rooted in the belief that progressive values and Jewish identity are not only compatible but are deeply intertwined.
—Joel Rubin, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In the shots, Turner appeared happy and relaxed, with his arm around his new wife and his fingers intertwined with the singer's.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwine
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Here, at this 200,000-square-foot factory, seamstresses work eight and sometimes 12 hours a day, weaving together the American flag.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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In the city center and on the outskirts, cars, bicycles and pedestrians weave around the trash piles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Grace Trahan started the rally with a pair of consecutive goals before Olivia Cipriano knotted the game at four on a slick find from Carmichael.—
Jason Cooke,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The Stanley Cup Final shifted to Las Vegas for Game 3 with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes knotted at 1-1 after splitting the opening two games in Raleigh.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Jellyfish and jellyfish larvae sometimes get tangled in the seaweed, and their tentacles can really hurt and cause severe skin irritation, rashes and blisters.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Instead, both hesitated, their feet tangled and a charging Healy banged in the loose ball.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwine. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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