DISENTANGLES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

disentangles

verb

present tense third-person singular of disentangle

as in unravels

to separate the various strands of it took forever to disentangle the knot

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as in frees

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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The other significant alteration made to the Chabrol source material is that, while Minotaur is mostly seen through the husband’s perspective, Zvyagintsev allows Galina to advocate for herself directly, to say her piece before everything unravels.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Interrupted by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog and the unexpected arrival of a celebrated composer, the conversation steadily unravels.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of unravels

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That frees you to focus on the decisions that actually require judgment.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
On paper, this sounds great, as being untethered from the restraints and stifling confines of physical cords frees you up to live a more fulfilled digital life.

— William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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Bellamy and Evans’ prenup could now take center stage as the couple untangles their finances.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
The film, without proving didactic, untangles the complications of finding appropriate care for someone with her cognitive disabilities, as Emily and Bob struggle with a healthcare system that isn’t set up to support people like her.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026

Definition of untangles

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The biggest laundry savings happen between washes Skipping just one unnecessary 20-gallon load per week saves about 1,040 gallons of water per year.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
One fewer load per week saves hundreds of gallons a year while reducing the energy, detergent and microfiber pollution that come with every cycle.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of saves

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Talent rarely disengages overnight, burnout does not strike out of nowhere and organizational trust does not vanish over a single meeting.

— Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Those are responsible for starting the diesel engines, which can be divorced via a lever that engages and disengages the inboard steering clutches.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026

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