untwist
verb
un·twist
ˌən-ˈtwist 
untwisted; untwisting; untwists
: to separate the twisted parts of : untwine
: to become untwined
Examples of untwist in a Sentence
untwisted the ball of thread
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In rare cases, a volvulus can partially resolve on its own if the twist or obstruction is not severe and the intestine untwists spontaneously.
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
It’s got a rubber bumper around the upper rim that makes the lid a breeze to untwist and a protective bumper at the base that keeps it from easily toppling over.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 6 Aug. 2024
After a few days or a week, gently untwist each section to give the hair a new style, which will be bigger and show off the hair's texture.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Lee spends his column untwisting Macron’s assertions.
—Drew Goins, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
It’s got a rubber bumper around the upper rim that makes the lid a breeze to untwist and a protective bumper at the base that keeps it from easily toppling over.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 6 Aug. 2024
After a few days or a week, gently untwist each section to give the hair a new style, which will be bigger and show off the hair's texture.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Lee spends his column untwisting Macron’s assertions.
—Drew Goins, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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“Untwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untwist. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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untwist
verb
un·twist
ˌən-ˈtwist
ˈən-
1
: to separate the twisted parts of : untwine
2
: to become untwined
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