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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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Those numbers show just how dangerous unsafe driving can be, from weaving through traffic to tailgating or driving under the influence.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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An Arthurian theme is at play in the novel, and Hill weaves in a grand love story as well.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, Daulton Varsho, who has been another clutch Blue Jays hitter throughout the postseason, smacked a single to center to score Springer to knot the game at one apiece.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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After losing the first two games of the ALCS, the Canadian club fought back in Seattle, knotting the series 2-2 and earning the emotional edge.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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