- 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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The public outcry comes as AI becomes more intertwined in people’s daily lives, triggering fears as big as human extinction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Davidson’s Luria, that the U.S. and South Korean markets “are becoming more intertwined than ever before, feeding off each other’s tech concentration.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
In Punjab, where religion and politics have long been intertwined, political leaders across party lines have traditionally responded to its directives on matters affecting the Sikh faith, making its views difficult for governments to ignore.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Longer term, Japan’s savings and Uncle Sam’s finances also are intertwined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Its extremities were soggy wooden beams intertwined with metal shackles, the iron restraints lining its limbs like veins.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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