1
as in weaves
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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as in knots
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 intertwines
Del Toro intertwines her magical quests with the real-world underground struggle of the Spanish Republicans, suggesting — as in much of his work — that imagination is a form of resistance.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
As their connection grows, the narrative intertwines Tova’s grief with a young man’s search for his origins and a mystery that gradually links their lives.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The family story that intertwines for centuries with this land, this place, is researched and discovered in the writing, and so not lost, yet the land itself is largely lost, to industry, exploitation, greed.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Whether cannabis stores should be required to explicitly label themselves as a dispensary on signage is a subject of debate that intertwines jurisdictional power, business branding and consumer safety.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The trio behind a new cookbook that intertwines a refugee story with family recipes sit down with Lale to chat about 1960s Battamburg, staying connected to home, and more.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria (Greta Lee).
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The film intertwines Jacobs' letters and recorded phone calls with Gayles and Reseda, showcasing scripts, shot lists and lyrics.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Celebrate all things Irish, rock out to four bands, watch a musical that intertwines two mythic tales, see a Baltimore cult classic at the Senator Theatre and listen to a soulful tribute to R&B legends.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
As their connection grows, the narrative intertwines Tova’s grief with a young man’s search for his origins and a mystery that gradually links their lives.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The family story that intertwines for centuries with this land, this place, is researched and discovered in the writing, and so not lost, yet the land itself is largely lost, to industry, exploitation, greed.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Whether cannabis stores should be required to explicitly label themselves as a dispensary on signage is a subject of debate that intertwines jurisdictional power, business branding and consumer safety.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The trio behind a new cookbook that intertwines a refugee story with family recipes sit down with Lale to chat about 1960s Battamburg, staying connected to home, and more.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria (Greta Lee).
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The film intertwines Jacobs' letters and recorded phone calls with Gayles and Reseda, showcasing scripts, shot lists and lyrics.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Celebrate all things Irish, rock out to four bands, watch a musical that intertwines two mythic tales, see a Baltimore cult classic at the Senator Theatre and listen to a soulful tribute to R&B legends.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwines
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Filled with dark humor, Zhang’s satire slyly weaves in observations about race, privilege, and social media.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The film weaves together two parallel narratives across two time periods.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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No matter how many knots a lawyer ties themselves in to get there, legality is not legitimacy.—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
29 Nov. 2025
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Stories like these usually lurch from one contrivance and complication to the next, but Chad Powers knots itself into a genuinely thorny conflict by the finale.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Security snarls The TSA PreCheck line at terminal B in LaGuardia Airport in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York City, on March 27, 2026.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the red tape that snarls any new apartment, condominiums confront an additional hurdle.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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As Seth seethes about his separation from his home country (and the family fortune), Arias interweaves a backstory involving assassination, undisclosed parentage and (as the title suggests) the perilous creatures slithering across the landscape.—
Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Cleeves interweaves ancient Orcadian history, myths and traditions into the story.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Intertwines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwines. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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