entwisted

verb

past tense of entwist
as in wound

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  1. wound
  2. braided
  3. entwined
  4. plaited
  5. writhed
  6. twined
  7. wove
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  • In 2021, a teen was arrested after wounding two students and injuring two others in a shooting at a high school in Newport News, Virginia.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • An Israeli strike on the backyard of a house in central Gaza killed one Palestinian and wounded another Saturday, according to health officials at Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of wound
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  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rebecca wore her simple weekday covering over her hair, which had been pulled back in a ponytail, then braided and pinned up on the back of her head.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of braided
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  • While Louis created countless memorable costumes for the screen, his legacy remains forever entwined with Monroe’s illusion gown.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The consequences aren’t just ecological; trout fishing is closely entwined with the economy in many Rocky Mountain communities.
    — Matthew Brown, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of entwined
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  • The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter has also previously sported smaller ribbons or had her hair plaited back in braids when she's worn her hair this way, and her oversize bow at Trooping matched her white outfit.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Definition of plaited
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  • Lesnar smiled as Femi writhed in pain from the multiple finishing moves.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • While family members and peers in Yuba City waited for more information, Burris writhed deeper into the bus, and responders in Martinez formulated a plan to rescue the people left inside.
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Definition of writhed
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  • Grief and love and infatuation and resiliency are all twined together to create a story that feels so grounded in reality.
    — Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Definition of twined
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  • Best fastened onto the ball and weaved past three defenders to create a sensational piece of magic.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And throughout their exchange, Paul weaved in his analysis of Fauci’s actions to frame the one-sided conversation his way.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of wove
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“Entwisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwisted. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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