ENTWINE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

entwine

verb

in-ˈtwīn

Definition of entwine

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis

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as in to curl

to follow a circular or spiral course the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post

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straighten

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Recent Examples of entwine There are few people more closely entwined with the New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Fashion Gala than Sarah Jessica Parker. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The singularity and relatedness of a thing are not in conflict but are mutually entwined. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 This desire was exploited by a Chinese government agent, who became increasingly entwined in Rogers’ professional and personal life. — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 There’s a wool tea room by French artist Agnès Debizet, Harry Nuriev built a Japanese-denim mahjong lounge, and French straw-marquetry master Lison de Caunes entwined twisted leather and shearling with Art Deco panels. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entwine

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With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Rubio weaves stories about heartbreak, drugs, and the slippery, occasionally hallucinatory process of finding your way back to your own life.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of weave

Verb

Diaby scored the winner on a nifty shot from outside the box, curling it into the top right corner of the net for his second goal in his eighth MLS match.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, meanwhile, became the first American team to win a medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling, taking silver.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of curl

Verb

These species, separated by land and sea, are far more intertwined than once thought.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
The track finds frontman Grian Chatten and ROSALÍA intertwining their voices over lush instrumentation, offering another glimpse of the band’s evolving sound.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of intertwine

Verb

Even after this week's Houthi attack on a Saudi Aramco facility, WTI is coiled in a tight triangle between falling resistance in the low 100s and rising support near 90.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
The song stays coiled, neither tightening its grip nor exploding into noise.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of coil

Verb

Produced by Awesomeness Films, the movie then embarked on a winding journey to release after Viacom bought Awesomeness and eventually merged with CBS.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The estate’s outdoor spaces are equally inviting, with covered walkways winding through the picturesque grounds and connecting a deep oval swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a bocce court.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

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