Synonyms

intertwine

American

[in-ter-twahyn] / ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪn /

verb (used with or without object)

intertwined, intertwining

to twine together.

intertwine British

/ ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn /

verb

Also: intertwist. to unite or be united by twisting or twining together

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Other Word Forms

intertwinement noun
intertwiningly adverb

Etymology

Origin of intertwine

First recorded in 1635–45; inter- + twine ¹

Example Sentences

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The reasons are not despite the city’s progressiveness; they are intertwined with it.

From Salon

And just like organs that constantly communicate with each other, their work is intimately intertwined.

From Los Angeles Times

His political fortunes have long been intertwined with those of the Shinawatras, both as ally and rival.

From Barron's

Some investors in xAI became convinced Musk’s companies should be more intertwined, given the ties the AI firm already had established with them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carney on Thursday said "there's no greater symbol of how closely the Canadian and American economies have been intertwined than automobiles."

From Barron's

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