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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
It is deeply entwined with history and society—and many species have names that reflect outdated or harmful biases.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
In the book, Andrews entwines two main suspenseful narratives.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Soon Julian becomes entwined in the family’s glamorous lifestyle — and their daughter Sofia’s mysterious allure.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Its distinctive utility is entwined with its long-standing outré approach to copyright.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
In the book, Andrews entwines two main suspenseful narratives.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Soon Julian becomes entwined in the family’s glamorous lifestyle — and their daughter Sofia’s mysterious allure.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Its distinctive utility is entwined with its long-standing outré approach to copyright.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
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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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Granular types may take up to 14 days to show activity under cool conditions (the weeds begin to curl and brown), while liquid types can show activity within 3 to 5 days, says Waltz.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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His lips, typically clamped in a rigid line, curled into a smile.Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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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, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
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The start signal beeped, and Wedding launched himself out of the chute, his six-foot-four frame coiled low to the ground.Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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Instead, carefully wrap garland around the tubes to keep them tightly coiled while in storage.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Some see him as a political animal, walking a winding path to power in and out of both government and favor.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters battling the Los Angeles-area fires are facing fresh threats nearly a week after wildfires erupted across the region, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds in extremely dry conditions.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Entwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwine. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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