TWINED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

twined 1 of 2

adjective

as in entwined

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twined

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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

However, as Bitcoin and crypto have become more firmly embedded in the financial sector, Goldman has become more entwined with crypto.

— Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
From unspoken racial dynamics, like Sid rejecting Tia in favor of her white friends, to the economic worries that become entwined with her self-image, Sid’s precarious new social position rests on a knife’s edge.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026

Definition of entwined

Adjective

While the wrecks become partially visible during previous dry summers, this year’s drought has exposed far more of the vessels, revealing twisted hulls, decks, and steel structures that have remained underwater for decades.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Laying it horizontally allows the roots to naturally grow downward and the stem to grow upward without getting trapped or twisted.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of twisted

Verb

Méndez curled a free kick from the right side that went untouched off the post and into the net in the 84th minute to tie it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
For an additional pop of color, Cardi wore her hair in an icy blue bob that was parted to the side and curled under at the ends.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of curled

Adjective

The result is a chunky, deliberately warped proportion that reads equal parts fashion and sneaker culture.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The finale’s real tragedy is that Max, in his own warped pursuit of justice, destroys everyone around him before being forced to see his entire crusade differently.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026

Definition of warped

Adjective

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
Twin brothers, these rapscallions can be told apart by Boris’s kinked tail and the colors of their collars.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of kinked

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