as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
the snake silently twined around the tree trunk
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Recent Examples of twine
No gloom-dark tree-glitter winding and twining its silks.
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The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Even so, the Tower of Dimon, sitting at the intersection of finance and real estate, twines itself literally through the physical city, from the train tunnels below to the sidewalk and up to the skyline — and through its urban culture, too.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
In the vein of Jim Ford and Tony Joe White, East’s voice is fully formed here, twining country rootstock with soul and gospel so tightly that the traditions feel inseparable, and rightly so.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
At his best, McCann does an assiduous, subtle job of twining his metaphors through everyday life.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Even so, the Tower of Dimon, sitting at the intersection of finance and real estate, twines itself literally through the physical city, from the train tunnels below to the sidewalk and up to the skyline — and through its urban culture, too.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
In the vein of Jim Ford and Tony Joe White, East’s voice is fully formed here, twining country rootstock with soul and gospel so tightly that the traditions feel inseparable, and rightly so.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
At his best, McCann does an assiduous, subtle job of twining his metaphors through everyday life.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twine
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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This Eyelash Curler Will Change Your Life If the eyes are the windows to the soul, the lids are the squeegees, and the lashes are the squeegee handles, and, girl, those handles had better be curled.—
Fiona Landers,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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The form recalls the work’s titular gastropod—massive, coiled, immobilized by its own weight.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sula’s head rested on her arm, an undone braid coiled around her wrist.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nearby, Hollywood Bus Tours winds through Los Angeles’ famous movie lots and upscale neighborhoods, a must-do for many visitors.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Other details on the interiors are scarce (for now), but Lazzara says the focus onboard is not about extravagance, but design continuity throughout each and every space on the new vessel—and having enough space to truly wind, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Twine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twine. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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