1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
intertwisted the fibers to form a design
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2
as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the tree's intertwisted roots seemed to extend forever
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In weaving together these stories, Cuffy explores the varying shapes that grief, belief, and belonging can take.—Erin McMullen Buy Now: O Sinners!—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025 -
Stone cut and wove plastic mats, industrial carpeting, and everyday fabrics into strange yet hypnotic composites for the floors and walls.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Her halter-style dress featured a twisted scarf neckline that draped across the chest and shoulders, while side cutouts — knotted on her left side — revealed her baby bump.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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In the third quarter, the two sides traded two goals each to set up the dramatic final period that began with Iler knotting the score at 8-8 just 54 seconds in.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The battery is mounted to the body and then twisted – one notch to engage a child lock and ensure your youngster doesn't accidentally engage the powerful cutting machine, and another twist to engage battery power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
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Maeve is absolutely pulling the strings and twisting this family at every turn.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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Meanwhile, nearly every link in the international supply chain is now tangled in tariffs, prompting swift retaliatory measures from Canada and China.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The nylon bristles are angled to ensure that strands migrate to the side of the cleaner head rather than getting wrapped around or tangled in the brush bar.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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“Intertwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwist. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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