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as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another
intertwined two different colors of yarn
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as in knotted
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 intertwined
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Stanford and Silicon Valley are intertwined in a unique fashion.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Wildlife films bring distant worlds into focus, connect New Yorkers to a global conservation story, and challenge us to see nature as something intertwined with our lives.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Towns in the Cowboy State each have their own story, intertwined with the beautiful natural surroundings that are perfect for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
And while politics has and always will be intertwined with sports, simply selecting Italy to compete would be a totally unforgivable abuse of power that would undermine the many years teams have spent trying to qualify for the event.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Your money and self-worth are intertwined right now, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Apple expanded its business and offered new services, becoming intertwined with fitness, payments and entertainment.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Her warning underscores a broader shift in how financial institutions are thinking about risk, as cyber threats become increasingly intertwined with geopolitics and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
With the collection intertwined with the world of racing since its debut in 1986, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch has become a symbol of performance while simultaneously showcasing its distinct design, vibrant hues and innovative technology.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Stanford and Silicon Valley are intertwined in a unique fashion.
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Wildlife films bring distant worlds into focus, connect New Yorkers to a global conservation story, and challenge us to see nature as something intertwined with our lives.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Towns in the Cowboy State each have their own story, intertwined with the beautiful natural surroundings that are perfect for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
And while politics has and always will be intertwined with sports, simply selecting Italy to compete would be a totally unforgivable abuse of power that would undermine the many years teams have spent trying to qualify for the event.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Your money and self-worth are intertwined right now, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Apple expanded its business and offered new services, becoming intertwined with fitness, payments and entertainment.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Her warning underscores a broader shift in how financial institutions are thinking about risk, as cyber threats become increasingly intertwined with geopolitics and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwined
Adjective
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Called knot invariants, these tools each measure some aspect of a knot — a pattern formed by its interwoven strands, perhaps, or the topology of the space surrounding it.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Away from the obvious icons lie natural wonders where ecology, history, and culture remain tightly interwoven, and where human presence has often been defined by restraint rather than conquest.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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But then the day before the NCAA 5,000 heats, Chapa twisted his ankle.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, the advantage was short lived as Indianapolis knotted the score in the bottom of the frame and then added the decisive tally one inning later.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brazobán gave up a two-out grand slam in the eighth to Ryan Jeffers as the Twins knotted the score at 7 and completed their comeback from a pair of five-run deficits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The steady, unwavering empathy of her gaze encompasses a universe of tiny, interlaced incidents in which the zany entwines the plaintive, or the tragic the comic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to rule 8 of the Olympic Charter, the five interlaced rings of the Olympic symbol represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes at the games.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yet Cotton plausibly describes a life where human routines are deeply entwined with those of other creatures and the cycle of the Sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Reid added that the book will also trace the realities of a relationship entwined with work.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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Within a month, the former lawyer was tangled in a complicated web of legal controversies.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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McDavid appeared to catch an edge early in the second period after getting tangled up with teammate Mattias Ekholm and the Ducks’ Ian Moore.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An integrated software stack supports data annotation, simulation, and distributed AI training.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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As an integrated device manufacturer, Intel makes its own products while also manufacturing the silicon that powers them.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her hair was braided and a short veil could be seen flowing from it in a few photos.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Intertwined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwined. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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