TWINING Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

twining 1 of 2

adjective

as in twisting

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twining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of twine

as in coiling

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

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straightening

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Recent Examples of twining

Verb

Blooms provide an early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, while songbirds shelter and build nests among the twining branches. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 No gloom-dark tree-glitter winding and twining its silks. — The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twining

Adjective

The menu sports a short list of slightly twisted classics—a martini made with junmai daiginjo sake, a gimlet with ginger-lime cordial, a white negroni sbagliato.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Jigsaw has found the next filmmaker to set up his twisted traps.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of twisted

Verb

In addition to data on coiling direction from multiple species going back millions of years, the study incorporates insights from modern foram genetics and biology.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of coiling

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

Verb

But the image that stays with me is of a meeting with Olga, climbing the winding stairs of our little building for a somewhat chaotic coffee in the festival’s office.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Golf carts shuttle guests around the property, which is more compact than the winding lanes convey, not to mention perfectly laid out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of winding

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

Verb

Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Her signature micro braids were scooped up into a half-up, half-down style with free-flowing tendrils curling around her forehead and cheekbones.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of curling

Adjective

The following adventure is a wild blend of time travel, crime, and a warped version of reality.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Pans that are flush with the surface transfer uniform heat, but warped pans are more likely to have hot and cold spots.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of warped

Adjective

In a new teaser for the episode, Johnson runs through the usual introduction before things quickly spiral into increasingly strange territory alongside SNL cast member Ashley Padilla.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Neouze balances spiral dresses and intricately layered balloon-leg trousers with cleaner separates in jersey and organza.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of spiral

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