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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Because the truth is simple: our fates are intertwined.
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Maria Revelles, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Maria Revelles, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
The intention: To intertwine comfort with community, helping office employees maximize creativity and productivity.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
There are certain clues within the world of Superman that hint at Metamorpho's origin story, like the presence of Stagg Industries, a company that's intertwined with the character in the comics.
—EW.com, 10 June 2025
International entertainment creatives and execs reacted with both shock and head-scratching in early May when Trump called for a 100 percent tariff on foreign movies, especially as the U.S. entertainment industry is so intertwined with the global industry.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 19 Jun. 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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