intertwisted

verb

past tense of intertwist
1
as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another intertwisted the fibers to form a design

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2
as in knotted
to twist together into a usually confused mass the tree's intertwisted roots seemed to extend forever

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intertwisted
  1. twisted
  2. knotted
  3. mixed
  4. tangled
  5. intertwined
  6. blended
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  • His support of his ex-wife has been twisted around by citizen detectives who have accused Patrick of money-grabbing.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • After a fan interfered with the ball, resulting in an automatic out, Bericoto turned away to avoid being hit in the face but twisted his knee.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Yet with the score knotted up Tracy went to his high leverage arms, and Erik Miller, Tyron Guerrero and Aroldis Chapman combined for three scoreless innings of relief to help send the game to extra innings.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The home team dominated the first half with 12 shots to two for Miami, and five shots on goal to just one, but the score was knotted 1-1 at intermission.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of knotted
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  • Their hero product is their Booster Powder which can be mixed with their Protein Capsule Hair Repair Mask for that extra boost of hydration.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Japan never threatened after that, struggling as Martina mixed in fastballs and curveballs to oohs and ahs from the nearly 22,000 fans who packed the bleachers and steep hill overlooking the outfield.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Reese was tangled up in the paint with the Fire's Carla Leite as Dream guard Rhyne Howard made a 3-pointer from the right corner during the fourth quarter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Because trunk cargo nets have large holes, pointed items such as fishing poles, bats, or rackets can get tangled.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • In the historical record, deep theoretical questions are often intertwined with practical ones about building better machines.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Bolsonaro’s rise to national prominence has been closely intertwined with that of his father.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of intertwined
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  • The couple brought their friends and family from the United States and India to the Italian island in May 2026 for a multi-day celebration that blended the couple’s heritage with Sicily’s distinct identity.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This multi-use, skin-first serum foundation can be used as either a full-coverage foundation, or lighter-touch skin tint when blended with your go-to moisturizer.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Intertwisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intertwisted. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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