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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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The showcase is a tribute to the work of 23 Polish designers and how their storytelling weaves into Poland’s design culture.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, as with that piece, Macdonald needed to find a bigger story to weave around this legendary moment in time.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 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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The challenge is intertwined with a slew of ecological puzzles in the Sunshine State.—
Stephanie Hanes,
Christian Science Monitor,
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 21 Apr. 2025.
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