1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
knots of people were quietly chatting around the meeting hall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to tangle
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of knot
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
According to skipper Charles Caudrelier, these systems could allow Gitana 18 to hover above waves approaching 10 feet with minimal hull contact, while sustaining average speeds of 40 knots.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The teams were knotted at one goal apiece through the first three rounds of the shootout before Marchand scored the go-ahead goal, and Bobrovsky ended it with a save on the shot by Mittelstadt.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for knot
Noun
Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson tied the knot on the most romantic day of the year.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
According to skipper Charles Caudrelier, these systems could allow Gitana 18 to hover above waves approaching 10 feet with minimal hull contact, while sustaining average speeds of 40 knots.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
But a pair of power-play goals by the Predators, and a bank shot off the arm of Gustavsson by former Gophers standout Erik Haula had the teams knotted 3-all after the initial 20 minutes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The teams were knotted at one goal apiece through the first three rounds of the shootout before Marchand scored the go-ahead goal, and Bobrovsky ended it with a save on the shot by Mittelstadt.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for knot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knot
Noun
-
The ever-popular Joshua Tree Coffee Company is nearby as well, alongside a cluster of vintage shops and art spaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Our Local Group — like all galaxy groups and galaxy clusters — will experience this, eventually creating a super-galaxy known as Milkdromeda.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Second-generation antihistamines work by blocking histamine receptors in your skin to reduce itching and swelling.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Some of those benefits are reduction in swelling and inflammation, pain relief, lowering of stress levels and fatigue.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles last year over his links to Epstein.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
-
From high-tops inspired by boxing footwear to jarring-yet-complementary color combinations, the Bulgarian designer’s link-ups with the Japanese sportswear company have produced some of the more captivating collaborations in athletic footwear.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Each subject and approach is an ongoing concern left intentionally open-ended, and never contained within a single project, title or grouping.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Meta and other tech firms have argued there’s no conclusive evidence linking social media to addiction or mental health problems.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
While Diane is posited as one of the good guys, it's later revealed that she's tangled up in the conspiracy to assassinate foreign leader Omar Zadar.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Germany entered the cross-country skiing portion with a 13-second lead over the pack, followed by Japan eight seconds later, but the two got tangled in a crash that landed them in fifth and sixth, respectively.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
French firm Danone has also recalled formula products, including some Aptamil and Cow & Gate batches in the UK.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Working in batches, coat croquettes with cornmeal, turning and pressing to adhere.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Look for fresh jumbo lump crabmeat for this absolutely decadent dip.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The adjustments include new, higher monthly benefit payments as well as a retroactive lump-sum payment for benefits paid from January 2024 onward.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knot. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
