1
as in weaving
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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as in knotting
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 intertwining
In observing the characters as much, in effect, from within as from without—and in intertwining their individual perspectives with the lines of force that surround them—Ouédraogo builds the movie in two directions at once, internal and external, deeply personal yet broad in range.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The two musicians bound into brilliant lockstep on At Source, intuitively intertwining and untangling in a dance with cat-and-mouse stakes and a boundless playing field.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Set at the turn of the 19th century, the historical drama tells the intertwining stories of three characters.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
This film presents a timely, global issue by intertwining it with a deeply personal experience and the hope that young love inspires.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Populist threats to democracy and energy, climate, migration, and security challenges are intertwining in ways that test the capacity of governments everywhere.
—Ekrem Imamoglu, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
It’s made in the shadow of films like Jeremiah Johnson and There Will Be Blood, but Train Dreams tracks its own path, intertwining the totality of Grainier’s life with the dramatic shifts in the landscape that the steam engine brought with it.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
This work captures the essence of live entertainment by intertwining flames, light and music spelled out in marquee-style letters that float across the canal.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The two musicians bound into brilliant lockstep on At Source, intuitively intertwining and untangling in a dance with cat-and-mouse stakes and a boundless playing field.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Set at the turn of the 19th century, the historical drama tells the intertwining stories of three characters.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
This film presents a timely, global issue by intertwining it with a deeply personal experience and the hope that young love inspires.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Populist threats to democracy and energy, climate, migration, and security challenges are intertwining in ways that test the capacity of governments everywhere.
—Ekrem Imamoglu, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
It’s made in the shadow of films like Jeremiah Johnson and There Will Be Blood, but Train Dreams tracks its own path, intertwining the totality of Grainier’s life with the dramatic shifts in the landscape that the steam engine brought with it.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2025
This work captures the essence of live entertainment by intertwining flames, light and music spelled out in marquee-style letters that float across the canal.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwining
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We were passed by four out-of-control Harley bikers going 80-90 mph, weaving in and out of steadily moving traffic, while illegally passing cars on the right shoulder for miles.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Combining his team and their content with Paramount+ is not the same as weaving Showtime into Paramount+ or moving FX over to Hulu.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Tigers erased an 11-point halftime deficit in the third quarter, knotting the contest at 33-33 before running out of gas — just as Bama was mashing the pedal to the floor.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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By draining 25 apiece in Washington and Chicago, and then another 22 in Indiana — placing them within one of the franchise record for made 3s in a game — the Hornets matched what Boston did in March 2024, knotting them with the Celtics for the three-game record.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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Use sharp, clean pruners to cut off stems rather than twisting or tearing them off.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Malinin swept himself up into one—an efficient, twisting spiral just above the surface of the ice.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Forecasters warned that the storm's wind gusts could top 70 mph, uprooting trees and tangling power lines.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Using a cooling rack over water to propagate houseplants can help prevent root rot and tangling.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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That was followed by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which led to a spike in energy prices, snarling supply chains and prompting a risk-off move in emerging markets.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Out slink the striped cats, snarling and roaring, leaping at each other or at me.—
Alessandro Meregaglia,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Intertwining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwining. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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