1
: existing in or giving the appearance of a state of utter disorder
2
: very involved : exceedingly complex
Examples of tangled in a Sentence
it helps to have a lawyer to sort out the tangled contracts that home buyers typically have to contend with
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Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Navigating America’s tangled web of state-level direct-to-consumer-sales bans has been a logistical nightmare for both domestic and international startups who want to skip the traditional dealer model—a model which Stanton insists adds value.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
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Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Navigating America’s tangled web of state-level direct-to-consumer-sales bans has been a logistical nightmare for both domestic and international startups who want to skip the traditional dealer model—a model which Stanton insists adds value.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
In the feminine symbolism of the flower and the Hello Kitty doll—and the myriad bracelets, hearts, and other items affixed to each canvas—Echard constructs her figure’s gender as a tangled, blurry, and tactile exchange between the body and its surroundings.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Need to brush up on the tangled web of relationships before watching Season 4?
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tangled
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“Tangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangled. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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