intertwined

• Rhymes: -aɪnd

intertwined (comparative more intertwined, superlative most intertwined)

1. (literal) Twined or twisted together; entwined.

   Synonym: braided

   Intertwined threads of cotton

   The lovers' limbs were intertwined.

2. (figurative) Inextricably related or relevant.

   The problems of criminality and of corruption of law enforcement are intertwined.

   • 2021 February 24, Ashley Southall, Edgar Sandoval, Christina Goldbaum, “Four Subway Stabbings and a Young Man’s Downward Spiral”, in The New York Times‎^[1], →ISSN:

     The horrific streak of violence reflected a convergence of intertwined crises — homelessness and mental illness — that the pandemic has exacerbated and made more difficult to address

   • 2025 March 28, Kate Conger, Lauren Hirsch, quoting Elon Musk, “Elon Musk Says He Has Sold X to His A.I. Start-Up xAI”, in The New York Times‎^[2], →ISSN:

     Mr. Musk wrote in his post that “xAI and X’s futures are intertwined.”

intertwined

1. simple past and past participle of intertwine