1
as in weaving
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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2
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
The film explores the profound themes of intergenerational trauma and the presence of the gaze of death, intertwining these women.
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Robert Lang, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
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
The intertwining levels of performance, not only by Teacher Wang, but by the husband and wife too, become dizzying, if not quite labyrinthine.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
This Halloween treasure features four intertwining tales of mischief and menace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The sequel to Lu Yang’s 2021 fantasy action hit, from Huace Pictures, continues the meta-narrative of intertwining fiction and reality, with Lei Jiayin reprising his role alongside Dong Zijian and Yang Mi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Each panel is unique, though some feature intertwining circles or repetitive patterns in bright colors that seem to move toward the viewer.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Robert Lang, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
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
The intertwining levels of performance, not only by Teacher Wang, but by the husband and wife too, become dizzying, if not quite labyrinthine.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
This Halloween treasure features four intertwining tales of mischief and menace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The sequel to Lu Yang’s 2021 fantasy action hit, from Huace Pictures, continues the meta-narrative of intertwining fiction and reality, with Lei Jiayin reprising his role alongside Dong Zijian and Yang Mi.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Each panel is unique, though some feature intertwining circles or repetitive patterns in bright colors that seem to move toward the viewer.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwining
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Beginning at Sunrise Point Fishing Pier, the route winds northwest through the city—ascending stairways, threading through hillside neighborhoods, and weaving across parks both iconic and obscure—before culminating at Lands End Lookout.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noah will stream his experience and reactions across more than 25 World Cup games, weaving in reactions from friends, athletes, and creators.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Former Broncos kicker Matt Prater nailed a 50-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in regulation, knotting it up at 30-all.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
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Jumpers with long hair often wear a buff, which is a cloth under their helmet to keep hair from tangling with equipment or knotting in the wind gusts, Stewart explained.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
13 Nov. 2025
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Guide both legs to one side instead of twisting one leg at a time.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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For a harder version, try shoulder taps, which involve tapping alternate shoulders in the plank position without twisting.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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This will help prevent tangling and stretching during the wash cycle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Laces can be washed in the same load, ideally tucked into another laundry bag to prevent tangling.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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The Sepulveda Transit Corridor project would connect the Westside to the San Fernando Valley in less than 20 minutes and ideally eliminate traffic congestion along one of the nation’s busiest corridors by offering an alternative to the snarling 405 Freeway over the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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All three westbound lanes were closed in the wake of the crash, snarling the afternoon commute.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Intertwining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwining. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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