cat's cradle

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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. Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
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Noun
  • This is the reality of the women’s leadership labyrinth.
    Savanah F.S. Bray, Fortune, 22 June 2026
  • The process currently requires navigating a labyrinth of national rail systems, but that frustration is about to end as the European Commission recently unveiled an ambitious new plan for train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU nations.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors lining a bustling working-class neighborhood in downtown Mexico City.
    Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • Inside is a maze of jail cells and hospital wards, courtrooms and classrooms.
    Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese and sweet onions softened to a slippery tangle.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • Ionic technology helps regulate heat and flatten thick hair types while eliminating frizz, and the ceramic plates deliver a shiny, snag-free finish that's especially useful for thick hair prone to tangles.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
  • Multiple inbound lanes are blocked as a result, causing a massive traffic snarl and backup.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 17 June 2026

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“Cat's cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradle. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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