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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
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Plant and insect evolution are deeply intertwined.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
So in that sense, we’re very intertwined with other people.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
For Dabis, who was raised in Ohio, movement and restriction have long been intertwined.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Reflecting on Payne’s death, Styles said the loss has been especially painful given how closely their lives and experiences were intertwined, describing Payne as someone with a deeply kind nature who always wanted to do well by others.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Unless something dramatic happens to fracture their relationship, the two will be intertwined for the foreseeable future.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Her public identity was tightly intertwined with the organization’s rise.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The security of Jewish self-determination is interlinked and intertwined with achieving Palestinian self-determination.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Plant and insect evolution are deeply intertwined.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
So in that sense, we’re very intertwined with other people.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
For Dabis, who was raised in Ohio, movement and restriction have long been intertwined.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Reflecting on Payne’s death, Styles said the loss has been especially painful given how closely their lives and experiences were intertwined, describing Payne as someone with a deeply kind nature who always wanted to do well by others.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Unless something dramatic happens to fracture their relationship, the two will be intertwined for the foreseeable future.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Her public identity was tightly intertwined with the organization’s rise.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwined
Adjective
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Eight episodes is a specific kind of beast, especially with intricate, interwoven narratives.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Drawn from his own experiences during the siege of the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk in Syria, Abdallah Al-Khatib's debut film follows five interwoven stories in a city under fire.—
Teresa Xie,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Irish dance troupes jumped and twisted every few hundred feet while bands armed with drums and bagpipes played plied their trade.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The greatest writers never lose sight of eternity, it has been said, no matter how loud or twisted the events in the foreground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, Hanover quickly responded with goals from Henry Phillips and Kisiel that knotted that game at three.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Wear it draped or knotted around the neck, as a head scarf, or even belted around your jeans.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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The album again proved Wallen’s ability to create music with genre-spanning, timeless appeal, pulses of R&B, rock and hip-hop interlaced through his core country sound.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2026
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The club has also been entwined with rap and food culture in Atlanta.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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And over the years, Barbie has lent its role model status to stars closely entwined with pop culture, such as Kylie Minogue, Helen Mirren, Shania Twain and Viola Davis.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Instead, gently tease out roots if they’re tangled but keep that familiar soil around them.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
12 Mar. 2026
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Now, my youthful experimentations with this stretchy style weren't exactly camera ready, as it was constantly getting tangled in my thick, wavy hair.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The team supports clients locally and nationally, helping restructure marketing operations, modernize branding and build integrated campaigns designed to support business objectives.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lid includes an integrated strainer, silicone thumb rests for safe, secure handling, and a center pull handle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Our economies are braided together through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Intertwined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwined. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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