1
as in to unravel
to separate the various strands of
it took forever to disentangle the knot
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2
as in to free
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
the years that it took to disentangle ourselves from our troubles after someone started using our social security numbers
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Recent Examples of disentangle
As my colleague Jeremy Kahn said in Tuesday’s Eye on AI, none of these studies disentangle the effects of AI from the possible effects of the unwinding of the tech hiring boom that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
Making use of twin studies, researchers are able to disentangle the impact of genetics from the environment.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The calf was swimming with its mother, trailing fishing gear after workers were able to partially disentangle it.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
As the show progresses, the book morphs into a potent examination of self-objectification, of the existential tedium of work, and of the disorientation produced by living in a world where what is genuine and what is performance are difficult to disentangle.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
Making use of twin studies, researchers are able to disentangle the impact of genetics from the environment.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The calf was swimming with its mother, trailing fishing gear after workers were able to partially disentangle it.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
As the show progresses, the book morphs into a potent examination of self-objectification, of the existential tedium of work, and of the disorientation produced by living in a world where what is genuine and what is performance are difficult to disentangle.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disentangle
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With tariff rhetoric back at the forefront, analysts warned sentiment could quickly unravel.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Kickbacks detailed in court records Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of unraveling Gatlin’s web of fraudulent charges for investigators and Foundation officials was determining the validity of charges.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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If space is limited, move the hamper to a nearby hallway or bedroom closet to free up visual space.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aligned on the right edge, Burns expertly worked a stunt with Abdul Carter that freed him up to dump Hurts for an 8-yard loss.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Do recall that last week’s successful maneuver to liberate themselves from lockdown was a true group effort, with Lamb subtly engaging a room full of his people to turn the tables on their Park captors.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Detouring into satire would give that notion some pause and would give my writing some wings, liberating me from self-consciousness and untethering me from reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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The driver had to be extricated and was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries, DPS officials added.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ask anyone trying to untangle Evergrande’s balance sheet.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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But swapping fat for sugar and empty carbs is also problematic, and it has been complicated to untangle the effects of ever-changing dietary patterns.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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Just this summer, in June, the board approved moving seventh- and eighth-grade students from yellow school buses to the Metro in a move that saves CPS almost $3 million per year.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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That is, aside from the hijinks of Trump trying to kill his unborn baby to save his nights at Mar-a-Lago.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Rogé agreed that Gen Z is not disengaged but discerning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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An emboldened Russia is confident that the U.S. intends to further disengage from European security, rather than to bolster support.—
The Guardian,
Twin Cities,
3 Oct. 2025
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Disentangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disentangle. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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