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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post
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Recent Examples of entwine
The late pontiff was laid out in red robes, a bishop’s pointed miter and a rosary entwined in his hands.
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Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
With his question still unanswered, the narrator’s obsessive pursuit of the truth becomes entwined with an ever more desperate – and dangerous – quest to find Sylvia.
—Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
In an age where algorithms entwine with everyday decisions, leaders are beginning to face a stark imperative.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
This is my mother’s strength and sorrow, entwined yet again.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
With his question still unanswered, the narrator’s obsessive pursuit of the truth becomes entwined with an ever more desperate – and dangerous – quest to find Sylvia.
—Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025
In an age where algorithms entwine with everyday decisions, leaders are beginning to face a stark imperative.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
This is my mother’s strength and sorrow, entwined yet again.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
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The latest installment, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, continues the story set up in 2023's Dead Reckoning, weaving together elements from the previous seven films, for what is possibly the last Mission: Impossible movie.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The Shed describes The Brothers Size as a modern-day fable about two brothers in the Deep South that weaves in the rich storytelling tradition of the Yoruba people of West Africa.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Princess, a senior Chihuahua, rests with her eyes closed and body curled into a tight cocoon, as a frenetic hamster named Ponby stands upright, his eyes bulging.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Video In an intimate scene in which the pair dance, Claire’s arm is bent, her fingers curled into a ballet hand.—
Vincent Tullo,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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But the intertwining legacies of Johnson and the Coca-Cola 600 go beyond his four wins.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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All of those things are intertwined and sometimes get torn.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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After using the Find My app to track her location, Keith found Sherri’s phone lying in the dirt on the side of the road, headphones coiled around several strands of her hair.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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When mamma came back, the cat actually faced off with her and took a swipe, but kept her distance as the snake coiled to strike.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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The second image showed a mostly hollow building with the makings of a winding staircase as teams of construction workers toiled away.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Where to eat and drink in Athens Monument’s location provides a gateway to the tavernas, restaurants and bars that line the winding streets of Athens.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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