intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌin-tər-ˈtwīn 
intertwined; intertwining; intertwines
: to unite by twining one with another
: to twine about one another
also
: to become mutually involved
Synonyms
Examples of intertwine in a Sentence
He's always telling stories in which the present and the past intertwine.
His fate is intertwined with hers.
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The music adds a rapturous complexity, as the intertwining parts seem to waver between 3/4 time and 6/8 time, and syncopations enliven the texture.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
The death of hometown hero Willie Mays has underlined his own incomparable legacy and how his life intertwined with Birmingham, baseball, and Black America.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2024
For people who opt for these alternative burials, the ecological motives are often intertwined with spiritual ones — they are drawn to the idea of becoming part of the earth and something greater than themselves.
—Sophia Liang, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
In Arizona, the concept of healthy eating has long become increasingly intertwined with local culinary trends.
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
The death of hometown hero Willie Mays has underlined his own incomparable legacy and how his life intertwined with Birmingham, baseball, and Black America.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2024
For people who opt for these alternative burials, the ecological motives are often intertwined with spiritual ones — they are drawn to the idea of becoming part of the earth and something greater than themselves.
—Sophia Liang, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
In Arizona, the concept of healthy eating has long become increasingly intertwined with local culinary trends.
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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intertwine
verb
in·ter·twine
ˌint-ər-ˈtwīn
: to twine or cause to twine about one another : interlace
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