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Recent Examples of cat's cradle
But that string can still be made into something perfect: As Ludwig lovingly points out to his grand-nephews, the knots in the cat's cradle always stay the same distance apart no matter how the configuration is manipulated.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat's cradle
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Turned to music, his body emerges from the ditch and now the dust is beautiful, a labyrinth of intersecting crossroads.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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To get to campus, parents must shepherd their children through a concrete labyrinth, past auto body shops and steel manufacturers.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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On another dominant shift by the top line, Pastrnak made a nice backhand pass to Geekie (29) in the left circle and Geekie’s shot made it through a maze of players to beat Quick for Pastrnak’s 900th career point.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the bowling alley, F1 simulators, VR maze, sportsplex and Lego-themed kids club are all sure to be a hit.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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His mind is a tangle of occult connections, a rat king of red thread.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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One order of cioppino allegedly feeds two people but could sustain a family of four, packed with exclusively shellfish, including a tangle of Dungeness crab legs, squid tentacles, and petite shrimp.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Oklahomans are bracing for what could be the most impactful storm of winter, set to bring a combination of snow, ice and frigid weather, which forecasters warn could knock out power and snarl travel for days as freezing temperatures persist.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, frequent policy changes that deepen unease can discourage investment and snarl planning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Cat's cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradle. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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