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
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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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Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Rooted in the concept of intersectionality, the left argues that all forms of oppression are intertwined and therefore must be resisted in tandem.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Sustainability is no longer a mere trend but a core operational imperative intertwined with the industry's ability to support the growing connectivity needs of a rapidly digitizing world.
—Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The photo in question showed her and Harrison at the beach with their fingers intertwined and a diamond ring on each of their left ring fingers.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intertwine
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwine. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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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