INTERTWIST Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

intertwist

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈtwist

Definition of intertwist

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another intertwisted the fibers to form a design

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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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Among the guests at the launch celebration were Coco Rocha and Debbie Harry, weaving through the space and stopping at the backlit bar for drinks, nodding along to the sounds of DJ duo Las Flaquitas.

— Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Her committed advocacy is well known; her brilliance in recognizing a constellation of facts and weaving them together to find solutions is another part of her legacy.

— Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of weave

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The Rebels jumped out to a commanding 24-7 lead in the first half before the Tigers scored 17 unanswered points to knot things up and set the scene for a fourth quarter that could only be described as pure cinema.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
The score was knotted at 5, 12, 19 at halftime, and 26 with a quarter to go at overcast Sandy Park.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of knot

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Several minutes in garlicky olive oil then transform them into silky ribbons that tangle easily with the pasta.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Michigan's starting running back, Jordan Marshall, ran for 59 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game in the third quarter after his right leg got tangled up as he was tackled.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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