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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
State of play: The stadium's financing is entwined with roughly a half-billion dollars in other downtown projects planned by the Krause Group, including hotel, housing and retail developments.
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Although the story of Jed Satow is entwined in the cultural realities of a world that once was, his parent's persistence to reignite hope and belief in the hearts of struggling students has grown stronger with each passing year.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The Catholic Church has been deeply entwined with the Irish state for much of its history.
—Kara Fox, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
With increasing agitation, Estela relates the family’s dark dramas and her own mounting feelings of detachment, creating an outsider’s portrait of bourgeois unravelling, deftly entwined with reflections on class and oppression.
—The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Although the story of Jed Satow is entwined in the cultural realities of a world that once was, his parent's persistence to reignite hope and belief in the hearts of struggling students has grown stronger with each passing year.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The Catholic Church has been deeply entwined with the Irish state for much of its history.
—Kara Fox, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
With increasing agitation, Estela relates the family’s dark dramas and her own mounting feelings of detachment, creating an outsider’s portrait of bourgeois unravelling, deftly entwined with reflections on class and oppression.
—The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Treasures from Johnny’s frequent trips to Mexico are also woven into the design.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vigilance needs to become second nature, and the ability to quickly verify and respond to potential threats must be woven into your company's DNA.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the second half, rookie forward Avery Patterson cut the ball past Bay’s backline and curled the ball to find the back of the net to rest the game to a 2-2 standstill.Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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But instead of the ends of the hair curling in, Gomez's hair is styled outward.Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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For Thao in particular, the election was likely to serve as a referendum on her ability to foster and keep relationships in one of California’s most diverse cities, where the office of mayor has often been intertwined with the state’s Democratic power players.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The appliqué evoked a firework, with curved lines intertwining and shimmering details at its center.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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The rattler was coiled tightly and well camouflaged.Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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When England’s team exposed caterpillars to electric fields similar to those generated by a flying wasp, caterpillars displayed defensive behaviors such as coiling, flailing, or biting.Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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The wildly popular attraction, which winds through a mile of the tightly packed urban garden, includes tens of thousands of glittering LED lights, special drinks and more.John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The facility, with its winding paths surrounded by greenery, serves as a place to learn about and appreciate nature while getting a respite from the rush of city life.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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