as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
the snake silently twined around the tree trunk
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And this party is going to be grand indeed, molded to Hedda’s particular taste as possible — less flowers, more champagne — and kitted out with a guest list that proves more bizarre as the night winds on.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Zermatt is a pollution-free alpine escape, accessible via a scenic train that winds its way up through the mountains.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Twines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twines. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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