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as in woven
to cause to twine about one another
interweaved garlands of red and gold beads and wrapped them around the Christmas tree
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as in inserted
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the author artfully interweaves excerpts from soldiers' letters into his history of the Vietnam War
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as in intertwined
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in our play the kitten and I managed to interweave the skeins of yarn into a hopeless tangle
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Recent Examples of interwoven
Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Drawn from his own experiences during the siege of the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk in Syria, Abdallah Al-Khatib's debut film follows five interwoven stories in a city under fire.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
In Fischer’s telling, the creative and business sides are interwoven and inseparable from each other and from the personal relationships — their friendships and rivalries with each other but also their relationships with those who worked for them or loved them.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The fact that Gen Alpha and Gen Z are using video game speak to describe their real-life experiences shows just how interwoven their real world has become with the digital one, Aleksic says.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The protagonist, Frannie’s, story begins in a plantation in Jamaica, the brutality of which is chillingly evoked, but by moving much of the novel’s action to London, Sara Collins helps show just how tightly interwoven Black Caribbean history is with the history of the UK.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Subsequent study, however, revealed it was composed of interwoven tubes, rather than the block-like cells that make up plant tissue.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
What makes this gray area tricky is that authorship and AI assistance are interwoven, and programs allow for degrees of artistic outsourcing.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Prototaxites was composed of interwoven tubes, giving it a superficial resemblance to fungi.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The bear is here, now, interwoven into our individual and collective lives, literally and metaphorically.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
The Oscar nominee leaned into the logomania trend earlier this month, posing for Instagram photos in a sheer little black dress interwoven with Gucci's signature monogram.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
How Wellness Has Been Incorporated So far, hospitality chains and establishments that have interwoven wellness from the start are at the forefront of the trend.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Such policies were interwoven with the Nazis’ racist ideology.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Almost every room in the house opens to the picturesque Scott Shrader-landscaped grounds, which are interwoven with gardens and lemon trees and host a pool and spa, a pavilion warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, and an alfresco dining area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
The story of McIntyre’s time in prison is interwoven with that of the legal work done on his behalf.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The Factbook's roots extend to World War II The World Factbook's origin story is interwoven with that of the CIA itself.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Eight episodes is a specific kind of beast, especially with intricate, interwoven narratives.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
Drawn from his own experiences during the siege of the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk in Syria, Abdallah Al-Khatib's debut film follows five interwoven stories in a city under fire.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
In Fischer’s telling, the creative and business sides are interwoven and inseparable from each other and from the personal relationships — their friendships and rivalries with each other but also their relationships with those who worked for them or loved them.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The fact that Gen Alpha and Gen Z are using video game speak to describe their real-life experiences shows just how interwoven their real world has become with the digital one, Aleksic says.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The protagonist, Frannie’s, story begins in a plantation in Jamaica, the brutality of which is chillingly evoked, but by moving much of the novel’s action to London, Sara Collins helps show just how tightly interwoven Black Caribbean history is with the history of the UK.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Subsequent study, however, revealed it was composed of interwoven tubes, rather than the block-like cells that make up plant tissue.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
What makes this gray area tricky is that authorship and AI assistance are interwoven, and programs allow for degrees of artistic outsourcing.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Prototaxites was composed of interwoven tubes, giving it a superficial resemblance to fungi.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
And, not for nothing, a show that has interwoven grief and trauma so closely with its workplace storylines can’t keep airing out those traumas forever.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The bear is here, now, interwoven into our individual and collective lives, literally and metaphorically.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
The Oscar nominee leaned into the logomania trend earlier this month, posing for Instagram photos in a sheer little black dress interwoven with Gucci's signature monogram.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
How Wellness Has Been Incorporated So far, hospitality chains and establishments that have interwoven wellness from the start are at the forefront of the trend.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Such policies were interwoven with the Nazis’ racist ideology.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Almost every room in the house opens to the picturesque Scott Shrader-landscaped grounds, which are interwoven with gardens and lemon trees and host a pool and spa, a pavilion warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, and an alfresco dining area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
The story of McIntyre’s time in prison is interwoven with that of the legal work done on his behalf.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The Factbook's roots extend to World War II The World Factbook's origin story is interwoven with that of the CIA itself.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interwoven
Adjective
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According to rule 8 of the Olympic Charter, the five interlaced rings of the Olympic symbol represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes at the games.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The album again proved Wallen’s ability to create music with genre-spanning, timeless appeal, pulses of R&B, rock and hip-hop interlaced through his core country sound.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Authorities say Jesus Briceno Carrillo, 31, weaved into oncoming traffic, passed cars on the shoulder, and sped past three schools during dismissal before deputies caught him on a dead‑end road.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The puck went wide to Makar, who weaved from below the goal line into the slot to score off a far-side wrister.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Add chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Broil until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat away from the metal skewer should read at least 165 degrees), flipping once, about 6 minutes per side.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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Reflecting on Payne’s death, Styles said the loss has been especially painful given how closely their lives and experiences were intertwined, describing Payne as someone with a deeply kind nature who always wanted to do well by others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If digital fatigue continues and consumers seek simplification, the demand for integrated platforms may grow.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The integrated light sensor turns the LEDs on at night and off during the day to conserve energy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and former FBI agent Tony Box were knotted in a narrow race for second place.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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There were headscarves knotted under the chin, chunky earrings, oversized shades, and playful handbags.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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During the production process, two separate sheets of aluminum are pressed together through powerful rollers, resulting in a single, fused sheet that has one shiny side and one side with a matte finish.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its tech is essentially a hybrid of direct ink printing and fused deposition modeling, two of several techniques being developed by companies vying to bring these energy sources to market.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two will be twisted and tangled for all time — plenty of T-shirts commemorate the catch — with the Series secured in Pages’ glove.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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If travel plans or deliveries get tangled, confirm details ASAP, before problems get any bigger.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Interwoven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interwoven. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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