intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn 
intertwined; intertwining; intertwines
: to unite by twining one with another
: to twine about one another
also
: to become mutually involved
Examples of intertwine in a Sentence
He's always telling stories in which the present and the past intertwine.
His fate is intertwined with hers.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
The challenge is intertwined with a slew of ecological puzzles in the Sunshine State.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Workplace leaders who care about lessening inequality need to understand that racial and religious identities are often deeply intertwined.
—Denise Daniels, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
The relationship between sports and media has never been more intertwined.
—Andrew Fingerman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intertwine
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn
: to twine or cause to twine about one another : interlace
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