intertwist

verb

ˌin-tər-ˈtwist How to pronounce intertwist (audio)
Definition of intertwistnext
1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another intertwisted the fibers to form a design

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2
as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass the tree's intertwisted roots seemed to extend forever

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwist
  1. weave
  2. knot
  3. twist
  4. tangle
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  • Sailing to Byzantium weaves a dialogue between the works of Greek artist Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) and the hHammam’s rich historical and cultural heritage.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of weave
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  • His first attempt would have knotted the game at 3.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Eggplant, teal, and mustard jersey was torn, ripped, and cut, then draped, safety-pinned, and knotted every which way around the body; straight-leg trousers came pin-striped, and dresses slinky.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of knot
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  • The biggest concern postgame was Williams’ ankle, which got twisted up at the end of the game.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Move your body in peculiar shapes, bring your arms above your head or twist at odd degrees.
    Margaret Cirino, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of twist
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  • Since then, Hubert and Smith, 56, have tangled occasionally in the public eye, but reconciled in 2020.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • There’s almost nothing more annoying than when your jewelry gets tangled up into an impenetrable knot, but that headache can be avoided by investing in the Bagsmart Jewelry Travel Organizer, one of our favorites, that’s now on sale for $14.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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