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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Top stories Fires Crews are battling a fire in Malibu as SoCal braces for another day of Santa Ana winds.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The narrative winds in and out of time, masterfully jumping between past and future with no consideration to chronology.

— Sky Davis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

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