Synonyms

intertwined

American

[in-ter-twahynd] / ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪnd /

adjective

twined or woven together.

Braids are geometric objects consisting of intertwined strands of string.
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

the simple past tense and past participle of intertwine.

Etymology

Origin of intertwined

intertwine ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The meetings made him realize just how much his and his family’s fortunes are intertwined.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Everything in the world should have a destiny. And come together and get all intertwined and tangled with our own destinies.”

From Literature

While the company doesn’t have specific AI metrics employees have to hit to earn a strong performance review, usage of the new tools and performance are intertwined, according to a spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our destiny is and will always be intertwined with yours.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"Me and Franchon have always said that for some reason we are always intertwined in each other's lives," Shields told BBC Sport.

From BBC

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