intertwined

adj — 2 senses

intertwined

adj

1

Twined or twisted together; entwined.

Intertwined threads of cotton
The lovers' limbs were intertwined.

2

Figuratively Inextricably related or relevant.

The problems of criminality and of corruption of law enforcement are intertwined.
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 address2021 February 24, Ashley Southall, Edgar Sandoval, Christina Goldbaum, “Four Subway Stabbings and a Young Man’s Downward Spiral”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:

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

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