TWINES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

twines

verb

present tense third-person singular of twine

as in coils

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

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Recent Examples of twines Even so, the Tower of Dimon, sitting at the intersection of finance and real estate, twines itself literally through the physical city, from the train tunnels below to the sidewalk and up to the skyline — and through its urban culture, too. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025

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Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

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From there, the track winds through downtown, with drivers navigating turns on 9th Street, Constitution Avenue, 7th Street and Independence Avenue before making the final turn back toward the Capitol and the start-finish line.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Park officials told Fox News Digital that the incident happened the afternoon of July 11, at Rimrocks along Going-to-the-Sun Road, a popular 50-mile scenic highway that winds through the mountainous park.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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