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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
The neck epitomizes the dual nature of the human condition, the ways in which beauty and frailty are often entwined, two sides of the same coin in our biology, in our relationships – and, yes, even in ceramic vases.
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Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
The role of conservative legal networks The Federalist Society, while not advocating specific nominees or taking policy positions, remains deeply entwined with the broader conservative legal movement.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Intense floral aromas of roses and violets entwine with decadent chocolate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Her experiences were deeply entwined with her father’s Jacobite connections.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
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Kent Dunlap, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
The role of conservative legal networks The Federalist Society, while not advocating specific nominees or taking policy positions, remains deeply entwined with the broader conservative legal movement.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Intense floral aromas of roses and violets entwine with decadent chocolate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Her experiences were deeply entwined with her father’s Jacobite connections.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
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Produced by Tomás Cortés of Cine Animal and supported by Panama’s Ministry of Culture, the film weaves animation, archival footage and interviews to trace Guardia’s personal journey, fueled by his childhood memories of provocative Panamanian artist Julio Zachrisson’s odd yet captivating artworks.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
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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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Denmark’s Anders Dreyer, the team’s goal leader with three, curled a free kick into the box.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Effusive red fruit intertwined with notes of rose oil immediately enchants with fresh crunchy fruit on the palate with complex notes of asphalt and tobacco leaf that has incredible precision on the finish with a long-expression of aromatics.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Views of Trump and his adviser Elon Musk are still largely intertwined, despite Democrats’ recent focus on Musk.—
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 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 video then pans down to reveal that the reptile intruder coiled up in the warming section of the oven.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
25 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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