INTERTWINE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

intertwine

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn

Definition of intertwine

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another intertwined two different colors of yarn

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as in to knot

to twist together into a usually confused mass intertwining yarn is usually a bad idea, because you'll never get it all sorted out again

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Recent Examples of intertwine Its legacy of occupation defined both Mansour’s life and artistic practice, the two inextricably intertwined. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The economies remain intertwined, with the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor officially opening just days before the latest rift. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 What may appear to be a collection of unrelated crimes is intertwined with China’s imbalanced growth model and its foreign policy. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026 Peete and Robinson’s relationship had become complex, intertwining their personal connection with finances, loyalty, and resentment. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intertwine

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After years of analysis, Caltrans has decided to weave strong micropiles into the 499 aging piles that now support the bridge’s piers, said Allan Kosup, chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11 in San Diego and Imperial counties.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Kamnop is a quest for healing and justice, where dreams become reality, weaving together memory, sorrow and joy.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

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That's when Bouanga used assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long to knot the score with his 11th goal of the season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
That’s when Bouanga used assists from Jude Terry and Aaron Long to knot the score with his 11th goal of the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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