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
Set in 19th Century Mexico, Netflix’s series adaptation of ‘Mal de Amores’ (‘Lovesick’) is directed by Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, daughter of its author Ángeles Mastretta, and intertwines a story of war and family.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
This inspiring story intertwines the rich traditions of Chinese and Indian heritages, aiming to foster unity and celebrate diversity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The broader plot, which intertwines so many additional characters, focuses on class differences, power, and trauma.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Shot on film, the series intertwines landscapes, portraits, and fragments of everyday life, documenting the subtle connections between mother and daughter through the tender awareness of an imminent separation.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
The lawsuit also intertwines recent university and state government decisions that, the complaint alleges, have created an environment keen to clamp down on freedom of speech and the press.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
In figuring out how that intertwines with Vera’s character, for Laila to then have that superpower at the end is really cool.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, House of Guinness intertwines the two tasks, rolling out new players in the series’ family drama in ways that also reveal details of the setting.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
This inspiring story intertwines the rich traditions of Chinese and Indian heritages, aiming to foster unity and celebrate diversity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The broader plot, which intertwines so many additional characters, focuses on class differences, power, and trauma.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Shot on film, the series intertwines landscapes, portraits, and fragments of everyday life, documenting the subtle connections between mother and daughter through the tender awareness of an imminent separation.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
The lawsuit also intertwines recent university and state government decisions that, the complaint alleges, have created an environment keen to clamp down on freedom of speech and the press.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
In figuring out how that intertwines with Vera’s character, for Laila to then have that superpower at the end is really cool.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, House of Guinness intertwines the two tasks, rolling out new players in the series’ family drama in ways that also reveal details of the setting.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwines
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Directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Once Upon a Mattress, Into the Woods), the musical weaves fictional narratives with real historical figures and events.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Gran Vilaya Trek weaves a tapestry of natural and cultural wonders, winding through more than 30 miles of ancient cloud forests and pre-Incan archaeological remains.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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With superb work by editor Charlotte Munch Bengtsen (All That Breathes), Lo interweaves images of nature and the bustling city that lend context to the central drama without putting too fine a point on it.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Adapted from Joseph’s seminal video art installation, which was shown at the Venice Biennale in 2019, the film interweaves fictional and historical characters in an immersive story that spans 247 years across land and sea.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Intertwines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwines. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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