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as in tangled
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as in weaved
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knotted
Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Her look featured a bikini top with a knotted detail in the center, wide-leg pants and a matching headband to tie everything together.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The contemporary cabin design is another perk, characterized by knotted pine ceilings, charcoal walls, and rustic accents.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
Zoë Kravitz, on the other hand, kept her tight middle part all the way up in a small knotted bun.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adjective
Guess Anne Belted Cardigan An oversized shawl collar with knotted fringe and deep hip patch pockets make an instant style statement.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Her look featured a bikini top with a knotted detail in the center, wide-leg pants and a matching headband to tie everything together.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The contemporary cabin design is another perk, characterized by knotted pine ceilings, charcoal walls, and rustic accents.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
Zoë Kravitz, on the other hand, kept her tight middle part all the way up in a small knotted bun.
—James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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Its repositioning also raises questions about how the show will engage with its source material’s knotty narrative structure, while setting up Ellie and Dina’s vital romance for newcomers.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, negotiators on Gaza pushed the knottiest issues to later phases of this agreement.—
Nicholas Kristof,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings from the highest level of the military, BODYGUARD OF LIES exposes the tangled web of deception fed to the American public by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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However, beneath this green boom lies a tangled web of challenges that businesses must navigate to thrive.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The brown resurrection fern that grew thick along the jagged edges of the hollow was changing to a bright green right before her eyes.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The jagged edges matched the pointed toes of her metallic silver stilettos.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to his hands, Smith has an extensive injury history, including a broken fibula, a torn meniscus, a fractured wrist and a high-ankle sprain.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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Conservatives quickly lambasted Bondi for broken promises.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Amazing tales of dead spacecraft that came back to life Related: SpaceX launches secret US spy satellite on 19th anniversary of company's 1st-ever liftoff (video, photos) The HALO Trust has been working in Cambodia since the 1990s, helping to scour hundreds of square miles of contaminated land.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The cleanup required lakes to be drained and contaminated soil, which had seeped more than 9 feet (3 meters) deeper than expected, to be piled and heated to break down the dioxin molecules.—
Pamela McElwee,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Class of 2025 has traveled a long and bumpy road to commencement.—
Christine Y. Cruzvergara,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Whether on bumpy terrain or slick city streets, these shoes will keep you stable, mile after mile.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotted. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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