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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
This is a performance that entwines intense physicality with simmering determination, and a sense of humor.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The train ride to Venice offered time to reminisce on the miles of misadventures in our silver Landy, which was a ticket to freedom entwined in its paradoxical dependency on local mechanics.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The fact they were even entwined in song said a lot about when Saka and Smith Rowe came through together.
—Handbrake Off, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Intense floral aromas of roses and violets entwine with decadent chocolate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The train ride to Venice offered time to reminisce on the miles of misadventures in our silver Landy, which was a ticket to freedom entwined in its paradoxical dependency on local mechanics.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The fact they were even entwined in song said a lot about when Saka and Smith Rowe came through together.
—Handbrake Off, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Intense floral aromas of roses and violets entwine with decadent chocolate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwine
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Sherrod opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown, weaving through the defense before breaking into the open backfield.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Grid fleece weaves in about 5 percent elastane (aka Spandex) in a grid-like pattern (hence the name).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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It’s packed with curling memorabilia and jokey artifacts: pin badges, curling stone statues, a Worst End trophy (complete with protruding horse’s butt), strategy whiteboards, and a sign revealing the Scottish Curler’s Grace.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, April 13, the TikToker posted a video of her applying makeup, having her hair curled and dressing in all black for the funeral, which took place less than one week after Campbell announced Elliana had died.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Each evening presents a distinctive curatorial lens, intertwining classical music, experimental performance, gospel, zydeco, and future-forward sounds that spotlight the influence of the African diaspora on Houston’s cultural terrain.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
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How to clean air fryer coils Cleaning the air fryer basket and rack is only part of the job.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Males pour by the thousands from the depths of the limestone caverns, coiling over rocks and one another in a slow-motion frenzy of courtship.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The winding two-lane road is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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For a man with his name up in lights this often, much of Merino’s winding path to cult hero at the age of 28 — via stints at Osasuna, Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United and, most notably, Real Sociedad — has remained in the dark.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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