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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What unravels is a long overdue appraisal of one of this century’s greatest pop-rock bands.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
The show stars Vikings actor Gustaf Skarsgård as Kurt Wallander, who begins the series aged 42 as his life unravels.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of unravels

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Some industry analysts believe drivers will be more willing to pay for technology that frees up their time behind the wheel.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The strengthening formula reduces hair loss from breakage, plus frees the scalp of buildup, diminishes shedding, and makes hair look thicker.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of frees

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Swift’s voice sounds steadier too, as her tone rises above the backing vocals and more coherently untangles her frustrations.

— Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Bellamy and Evans’ prenup could now take center stage as the couple untangles their finances.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of untangles

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The compression feature also saves you additional space in your luggage.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Nothing saves Maryland, Baltimore or the counties while state and local government accounting and pension rules continue to favor the government over transparency.

— Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of saves

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There is a more optimistic alternative — assuming a new incentive structure that disengages problem-solving and theorem-proving from jobs, advancement, and recognition.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
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

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