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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
from the summit we could see knots of houses up and down the river valley
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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
knots of people were quietly chatting around the meeting hall
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the situation involved so many legal knots that we decided to get a lawyer
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as in to tangle
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knot
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The former couple tied the knot in a small ceremony in Portofino, Italy, and welcomed Somersault in March 2024.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Teoscar Hernández opened the scoring for LA with a solo shot in the top of the second inning to knot the game up at 1-1 before Andy Pages gave the Dodgers the lead for good one out later with an RBI double, scoring Enrique Hernández.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Zitek found her wedding dress at Charlotte’s in Portland, Oregon, and tied the knot at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse in Hillsboro, Oregon, on September 20, 2025.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The former couple tied the knot in a small ceremony in Portofino, Italy, and welcomed Somersault in March 2024.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Inject a playful pop of color with Reformation’s cherry red cardigan knotted around your waist or shoulders.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Teoscar Hernández opened the scoring for LA with a solo shot in the top of the second inning to knot the game up at 1-1 before Andy Pages gave the Dodgers the lead for good one out later with an RBI double, scoring Enrique Hernández.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knot
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Unlike the plush option that just comes with down clusters, the mid-plush and firm densities are down cluster and feather pillows.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease causing pain, swelling and stiffness in the knees that worsens over time.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Later the coroner called Barr back to examine Edwards at the funeral home, where the doctor reported vaginal swelling and blood loss that indicated a rape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The crossing is a crucial link between Egypt and Gaza, serving as the enclave’s lifeline for humanitarian aid.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Among the highlights is the complete library room designed by Pierre Chareau for the French Embassy pavilion presented by the Societé des artistes décorateurs, or Society of Decorative Artists, the leading French grouping of its time.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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But the problem with that method, Beach said, is that once families are residing in a hotel, they can no longer be verified as homeless by Cincinnati Behavioral and can’t get on the wait list for shelter.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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In fact, at that point, Jack is ready to create problems for other departments.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Suncast resin hose hideaway prevents cracking, tangling and freezing as temperatures drop.—
Nora Colomer
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16 Oct. 2025
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Importantly, the net-illuminating gear is also highly effective at preventing sea turtles from getting tangled in the gillnets.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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This cozy brew can also be made in large batches for a fall movie marathon, book club, or Halloween party.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Women may also be less likely to feel a distinct lump during a breast self-exam, which can delay detection.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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These include things like oats, coconut glycerin, and peanut butter in the lumps of coal biscuits, oats, peanut butter and bacon in the bac’n nutty biscuits, and chickpeas, tapioca flour and apples in the brushy sticks.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knot. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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