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intertwined

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[in-ter-twahynd] / ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪnd /

adjective

  1. twined or woven together.

    Braids are geometric objects consisting of intertwined strands of string.

  2. 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

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of intertwine.

Etymology

Origin of intertwined

intertwine ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Over the course of the series, which debuted in 2017, relationships have become intertwined.

From Los Angeles Times

He sees Japan’s future as intertwined with Taiwan’s fate.

From The Wall Street Journal

You walk toward the shimmering air, an arch of cedar boughs intertwined above it.

From Literature

It’s not a tear of regret, but one of sadness intertwined with relief.

From Literature

Holding to the trunk of a tree, he stole one last look at the small human whose destiny had been strangely intertwined with his own.

From Literature

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