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as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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as in knotted
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 intertwined
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Stanford and Silicon Valley are intertwined in a unique fashion.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Wildlife films bring distant worlds into focus, connect New Yorkers to a global conservation story, and challenge us to see nature as something intertwined with our lives.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Towns in the Cowboy State each have their own story, intertwined with the beautiful natural surroundings that are perfect for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
And while politics has and always will be intertwined with sports, simply selecting Italy to compete would be a totally unforgivable abuse of power that would undermine the many years teams have spent trying to qualify for the event.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Your money and self-worth are intertwined right now, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Apple expanded its business and offered new services, becoming intertwined with fitness, payments and entertainment.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Her warning underscores a broader shift in how financial institutions are thinking about risk, as cyber threats become increasingly intertwined with geopolitics and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
With the collection intertwined with the world of racing since its debut in 1986, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch has become a symbol of performance while simultaneously showcasing its distinct design, vibrant hues and innovative technology.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Stanford and Silicon Valley are intertwined in a unique fashion.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Wildlife films bring distant worlds into focus, connect New Yorkers to a global conservation story, and challenge us to see nature as something intertwined with our lives.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Towns in the Cowboy State each have their own story, intertwined with the beautiful natural surroundings that are perfect for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
And while politics has and always will be intertwined with sports, simply selecting Italy to compete would be a totally unforgivable abuse of power that would undermine the many years teams have spent trying to qualify for the event.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Your money and self-worth are intertwined right now, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Apple expanded its business and offered new services, becoming intertwined with fitness, payments and entertainment.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Her warning underscores a broader shift in how financial institutions are thinking about risk, as cyber threats become increasingly intertwined with geopolitics and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwined
Adjective
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Called knot invariants, these tools each measure some aspect of a knot — a pattern formed by its interwoven strands, perhaps, or the topology of the space surrounding it.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Away from the obvious icons lie natural wonders where ecology, history, and culture remain tightly interwoven, and where human presence has often been defined by restraint rather than conquest.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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No spoilers, but things get twisted in this one in ways that are almost impossible to predict.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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On 72 minutes, Mac Allister had his blood twisted by Ousmane Dembele at the other end after a typically ruthless PSG counter.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Late in Saturday’s game, with Inter Miami knotted 2-2 for the third game in a row, Messi added another magical moment to his career.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Josh Lowe knotted the score 8-8 with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly, and Trout’s two-run drive in the eighth off Camilo Doval put the Angels ahead 10-8 with his 31st multi-homer game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The steady, unwavering empathy of her gaze encompasses a universe of tiny, interlaced incidents in which the zany entwines the plaintive, or the tragic the comic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to rule 8 of the Olympic Charter, the five interlaced rings of the Olympic symbol represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes at the games.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Reid added that the book will also trace the realities of a relationship entwined with work.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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And from the moment man first landed on the moon, Major League Baseball and space exploration have been entwined.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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That impact and his trajectory launched his dragster up into the air, erupting in a fireball, breaking into pieces and getting badly tangled in the catch fencing.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their little brother Dante is an irresponsible party boy, tangled up with a ruthless local gang.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The combination of speed, heavy payload, and integrated weapons suggests that unmanned vessels like Comet are moving beyond experimental roles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen has been reworked with premium appliances, along with integrated marble sinks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Aftermath and flashback are braided together, too, as if in perpetual PTSD.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intertwined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwined. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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