1
as in to unravel
to separate the various strands of
gently untangled the baby's hair
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as in to disentangle
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
I was finally able to untangle myself from my credit problems
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Recent Examples of untangle
Entire sequences are devoted to tasks as humdrum as rebooting a ship’s computer (which involves untangling a lot of wires) and shepherding a little robotic sub to try retrieving Lemons, which resembles a very tense version of a fairground claw game.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
And there is no indication that said rights issues will ever be untangled.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Apr. 2025
Check out this six-pack of clear plastic storage bins to whip your refrigerator into shape, or this $5 jewelry organizer that will keep your necklaces untangled indefinitely.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
Leaders and employees alike can untangle these barriers, creating spaces where authenticity is respected.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
And there is no indication that said rights issues will ever be untangled.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Apr. 2025
Check out this six-pack of clear plastic storage bins to whip your refrigerator into shape, or this $5 jewelry organizer that will keep your necklaces untangled indefinitely.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
Leaders and employees alike can untangle these barriers, creating spaces where authenticity is respected.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untangle
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JetBlue’s planned acquisition of Spirit Airlines was blocked by the Justice Department last year, while its partnership in the Northeast with American Airlines unraveled after the carriers lost an antitrust lawsuit in 2023.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mitchell turned it over twice more in the next two minutes, and everything quickly unraveled.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Brexit’s drag on the British economy is no longer much debated, though its effects have been at times hard to disentangle from subsequent shocks delivered by the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and, now, Mr. Trump’s tariffs.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Malone was a major stakeholder in the cable company, which maneuvered to join forces with the far-larger WarnerMedia after AT&T sought to disentangle itself from Hollywood following its short ownership of the film and television studio.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The titular daughter, Marya Zaleska, is also a vampire who believes that destroying Dracula’s body will free her of her vampirism.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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Sam Bennett had just been freed from the penalty box late in the second period Wednesday and broke for the net.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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What with it able to save passwords and autofill them across both Android and iOS platforms.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Andersen is a shockingly big part of Carolina’s edge, having saved 27.3 goals above expected in just 38 games over the last two seasons.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The driver had to be extricated and was the only person taken to the hospital as a result of the crash, Roberts said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mesmerizing feeling of stillness allows Adolescence to reflect upon the seductive, affirming power of the manosphere—and the difficulty that young men like Jamie may have extricating themselves from its grasp.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Another endangered fish, northern tidewater gobies, were rescued from the same watershed shortly before the steelhead were liberated.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just as my ancient and modern ancestors found freedom from oppression, so can each of us be liberated from today’s challenges by crafting a future built on deeds of lovingkindness.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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DoorDash activation: DoorDash customers and DashPass members can redeem a special race-week takeaway—just show your app and enjoy the perks!—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The customer can redeem points for various rewards, including discounts on service, parts, accessories and toward the purchase of a new Ford vehicle.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The trooper then disengaged near the Manchester town line and did not pursue the driver.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Innovation dries up, and high performers disengage.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Untangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untangle. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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