TWINING Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

twining 1 of 2

adjective

as in twisting

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twining

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verb

present participle of twine

as in coiling

to follow a circular or spiral course the snake silently twined around the tree trunk

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straightening

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Description This perennial member of the Fabaceae family produces long, slender vines that climb by twining or spread horizontally along the ground. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Blooms provide an early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators, while songbirds shelter and build nests among the twining branches. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 No gloom-dark tree-glitter winding and twining its silks. — The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025

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Adjective

Hutch seemed unhurt beyond a twisted knee, but Ed, stripped naked, was a mass of small cuts and bright greening bruises that made an awful background for ridges of clotted blood.

— Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Season 2 sees Boehm (Thompson) and Trafford (Wilson) chasing down another twisted mystery.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of twisted

Verb

The stock has spent two months coiling in a narrow range, so the levels that matter are close by.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
In addition to data on coiling direction from multiple species going back millions of years, the study incorporates insights from modern foram genetics and biology.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of coiling

Adjective

From John Madden, who directed the seven-time Oscar winner Shakespeare in Love, the pic stars Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans as strangers whose lives become entwined when both are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Kiton A far cry from its prep-school cousins, Kiton’s take on the traditional cable knit blows up the proportions with more loosely entwined cords, making a statement with negative space—and a gutsy chartreuse color.

— Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of entwined

Verb

On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The tiny artist village of Grožnjan is right down the road, and the ancient hilltop town of Motovun with narrow, winding streets just beyond that.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of winding

Adjective

Just a few months ago, the National Park Service caught a young collared male at the western end of the mountain range who had a kinked tail — a sign of inbreeding.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Stafford explains that this gap helps keep the hoses from being crushed or kinked, which can lead to speedy wear and tear, leaks, and drainage issues.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 24 May 2026

Definition of kinked

Verb

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
The striker managed to regain possession, used his quick feet to dance past two defenders before curling an effort into the top corner.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of curling

Adjective

Where Jacob’s process worked with the natural spontaneity (and trial and error) of human handiwork and fabric, AI probably would have just given the birds a warped beak or extra foot.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
The following adventure is a wild blend of time travel, crime, and a warped version of reality.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of warped

Adjective

Up the marble spiral stairs—or the private elevator—are four bedrooms; the primary has views of the Columbia River and a boutique-style walk-in closet.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
The interior drew its own grim commentary—a few guests expressed feeling a sudden compulsion to jump from the top of the spiral ramp to their death.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

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