- 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
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An exhibition at NYU’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World reveals the way magic was intertwined with life in ways both dramatic and quotidian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Christina Cauterucci digs into the intertwined history of organized crime and fruit, including the establishment of the Sicilian Mafia in response to a lemon farming boom.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
"These are very intertwined, interconnected, interdependent supply chains," said Glenn Stevens, chief automotive officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
They’re hilarious, but there are lives intertwined with the art.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The two cubs huddled together, their front paws intertwined, their heads and flanks pressed to each other.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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