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
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.
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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
In an old-growth forest, the beauty of old trees intertwines with the bodies of those trying to save them, creating something numinous.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Anchored by Tainy’s masterful production, the song’s undulating reggaetón foundation intertwines with futuristic electronic textures, giving it a glimmering pulse.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
When a woman is found murdered, her body mutilated in a way that loosely connects the crime to the true story of the Black Dahlia, an investigation begins that intertwines the two.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
Throughout, Tallent intertwines the sport’s esoteric lingo through his characters’ emotions, finding connections between the jargon and their own experiences and feelings.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
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
In an old-growth forest, the beauty of old trees intertwines with the bodies of those trying to save them, creating something numinous.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Anchored by Tainy’s masterful production, the song’s undulating reggaetón foundation intertwines with futuristic electronic textures, giving it a glimmering pulse.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
When a woman is found murdered, her body mutilated in a way that loosely connects the crime to the true story of the Black Dahlia, an investigation begins that intertwines the two.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
Throughout, Tallent intertwines the sport’s esoteric lingo through his characters’ emotions, finding connections between the jargon and their own experiences and feelings.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwines
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Meanwhile, her longtime producer, John Parrish, weaves a wicker basket of folk rock that, despite its apparent simplicity, feels—maybe for the first time—capacious enough to hold all of Harding’s contradictions.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker weaves together the current fights for not only the land, but also for the women who inhabit the land.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 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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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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Cleeves interweaves ancient Orcadian history, myths and traditions into the story.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Terms & Conditions interweaves fictional and historical characters in an immersive story that spans 247 years across land and sea.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Intertwines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwines. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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