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twined 1 of 2

adjective

as in entwined

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verb

past tense of twine

as in coiled

to follow a circular or spiral course the snake silently twined around the tree trunk

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straightened

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Recent Examples of twined

Verb

Grief and love and infatuation and resiliency are all twined together to create a story that feels so grounded in reality. — Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

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Adjective

From John Madden, who directed the seven-time Oscar winner Shakespeare in Love, the pic stars Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans as strangers whose lives become entwined when both are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Kiton A far cry from its prep-school cousins, Kiton’s take on the traditional cable knit blows up the proportions with more loosely entwined cords, making a statement with negative space—and a gutsy chartreuse color.

— Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of entwined

Adjective

This monster is a twisted version of the ideal parent, a collection of traditional maternal impulses pushed to almost comical extremes.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Balenciaga offered a variety of wide-leg jeans—some with twisted seams and heavy distressing.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of twisted

Verb

After the break, Croatia's defense was sliced open again on a quick break and Elliot Anderson curled in a cross from the right and Kane slid in at the back post for a poacher's finish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
With the rains the park has had lately, the leaves were relaxed and not curled into their dry weather posture.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of curled

Adjective

Where Jacob’s process worked with the natural spontaneity (and trial and error) of human handiwork and fabric, AI probably would have just given the birds a warped beak or extra foot.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
The following adventure is a wild blend of time travel, crime, and a warped version of reality.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of warped

Adjective

Just a few months ago, the National Park Service caught a young collared male at the western end of the mountain range who had a kinked tail — a sign of inbreeding.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Stafford explains that this gap helps keep the hoses from being crushed or kinked, which can lead to speedy wear and tear, leaks, and drainage issues.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 24 May 2026

Definition of kinked

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