- past participle of intertwine.
- past tense form of intertwine.
intertwined
Americanadjective
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twined or woven together.
Braids are geometric objects consisting of intertwined strands of string.
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closely or inseparably involved with each other, or consisting of elements connected in this way.
The new exhibit “How Does It Hurt?” reminds us that the history of creativity and the history of living with suffering are inextricably intertwined.
verb
Etymology
Origin of intertwined
Example Sentences
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Magnason’s opening narration over spectacular footage of glaciers — up close and from far away — gently informs us that we’re watching a time capsule, one where the bonds of family and environment are intertwined.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
For decades, life in these pits was intertwined with tragedy.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“Race and politics are deeply intertwined in America—often inseparable,” Okafor argues.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Microsoft’s position in the artificial-intelligence race is deeply intertwined with OpenAI, thanks to a $13 billion bet dating back to 2019 that has established the tech giant as OpenAI’s primary cloud partner.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Hossein and Ali-Reza walked ahead of us, fingers intertwined behind their heads in what Coach Fortes liked to call Surrender Cobra.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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