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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
The intent of the Trump Administration is to intertwine McMahon with Connecticut Education, as we are consistently ranked highly in both quality and attainment of education.
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Liam Wright, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Vengeance and justice have long been intertwined in this Gold Rush outpost, nicknamed Hangtown for its vigilante heritage, and the idea that its daughters were unsafe did not sit well.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Rebuilding confidence, establishing a new identity and setting future goals take time, especially in a city where people’s social lives are frequently intertwined with their relationships.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
The store initially focused on footwear, but slowly expanded into apparel across both streetwear and luxury markets as the two increasingly became intertwined.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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Liam Wright, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Vengeance and justice have long been intertwined in this Gold Rush outpost, nicknamed Hangtown for its vigilante heritage, and the idea that its daughters were unsafe did not sit well.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Rebuilding confidence, establishing a new identity and setting future goals take time, especially in a city where people’s social lives are frequently intertwined with their relationships.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
The store initially focused on footwear, but slowly expanded into apparel across both streetwear and luxury markets as the two increasingly became intertwined.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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Its sophomore outing lacked the original's surreal magic, but S3 was a solid return to form, mixing elements of noir and procedural drama to weave a haunting tale of fractured time and memory.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Even in seemingly simple products, like his candle collections and eyewear, Armani weaves magic, demonstrating his dedication to purposeful and intentional design.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings threw three second half touchdowns to chip away at the lead, with the last score coming with a mere 16 seconds left in the game to knot the contest up at 31-31.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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His first attempt would have knotted the game at 3.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
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For jewelry, that means preventing tangling by using velvet and clear trays, or, even a few pretty dishes on top of your dresser.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are only a few numbers, but most of them are marvelous constructions with sinewy arrangements and overlapping harmonies that tangle around each other during duets.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Intertwine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwine. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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