1
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
Baldoni’s public image has been intertwined with feminism – the actor and filmmaker hosted a TED Talk and a podcast about redefining masculinity.
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Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Certainly, most of them became involved in European politics of the later medieval period, since secular and religious interests often intertwined.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
New York’s health care challenges are deeply intertwined with societal factors.
—Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Many expressed profound sympathies for his widow, Allison Holker, and their two young children, who were tasked with facing the complex journey of navigating grief intertwined with stigma and unanswered questions.
—Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Certainly, most of them became involved in European politics of the later medieval period, since secular and religious interests often intertwined.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
New York’s health care challenges are deeply intertwined with societal factors.
—Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Many expressed profound sympathies for his widow, Allison Holker, and their two young children, who were tasked with facing the complex journey of navigating grief intertwined with stigma and unanswered questions.
—Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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This means weaving compelling narratives around the numbers, bringing the human impact of inclusion to life.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a whisper of damask rose weaving throughout, adding an elegant touch without overwhelming the composition.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Jan. 2025
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And after Conal Mulkerrin scored late in the second period to knot the score again, the Harbormen held Archbishop Williams off until Mulkerrin dished a highlight-reel pass to McKenna on the power play for a 4-3 lead with 43 seconds left in the frame.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Dec. 2024
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Richardson did his part, too, rushing for a career-high 70 yards on just nine carries, highlighted by a 5-yard TD that knotted the score at 7-7 early in the second quarter.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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And despite having never met, Carter and King would spend more than half a century tangled in a dance that would forever shape the legacy of the other.—
Katherine Fung,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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With app control, voice assistant compatibility, and a multi-directional, all-rubber brush that resists tangling, the Q5 Pro is built to ensures a thorough and seamless cleaning experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwine. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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