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as in clusters
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 swellings
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
felt a small knot on the back of his head
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as in links
a uniting or binding force or influence
their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship
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as in groupings
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 problems
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 tangles
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knots
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
But from 42 knots upwards is where hydrofoiling craft hit their equivalent of the sound barrier — cavitation.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Aether enthusiasts contorted themselves in knots attempting to explain this null result while still saving the notion of the aether itself.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
The ship was also envisaged to be very nimble, with a potential top speed of 42 knots; an ambitious design indeed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
On April 10, Hungarian native and student Sara Uzonyi boarded a plane to take her from the Netherlands back to Budapest, her stomach in knots.
—Alexandra Levy, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
These can fly at up to 150 knots (174 mph, 280 km/h) at an altitude of 10,000 ft (3,000 m) and have a unit cost of only about $2,000 to $6,000.
—David Szondy
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
Serve the knots warm or at room temperature.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 May 2026
Well, Simpson was wound up in knots.
—Michael Pressman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
Stories like these usually lurch from one contrivance and complication to the next, but Chad Powers knots itself into a genuinely thorny conflict by the finale.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
It is equipped with two MTUs capable of producing 2,638 hp, giving the yacht a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
But from 42 knots upwards is where hydrofoiling craft hit their equivalent of the sound barrier — cavitation.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Aether enthusiasts contorted themselves in knots attempting to explain this null result while still saving the notion of the aether itself.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
The ship was also envisaged to be very nimble, with a potential top speed of 42 knots; an ambitious design indeed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
On April 10, Hungarian native and student Sara Uzonyi boarded a plane to take her from the Netherlands back to Budapest, her stomach in knots.
—Alexandra Levy, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
These can fly at up to 150 knots (174 mph, 280 km/h) at an altitude of 10,000 ft (3,000 m) and have a unit cost of only about $2,000 to $6,000.
—David Szondy
may 02, New Atlas, 2 May 2026
Serve the knots warm or at room temperature.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 May 2026
Well, Simpson was wound up in knots.
—Michael Pressman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
No matter how many knots a lawyer ties themselves in to get there, legality is not legitimacy.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
Stories like these usually lurch from one contrivance and complication to the next, but Chad Powers knots itself into a genuinely thorny conflict by the finale.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knots
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Cape plumbago develops clusters of true blue, pink, or white phlox-like flowers on new growth from summer to fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Faint star clusters become visible.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ohanna Carrascoza,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Some of these incidents have been claimed by a new group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, or HAYI, which analysts say has links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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That spirit is exemplified by Ford, a gregarious hostess who moves through the various groupings of women in a diaphanous full-length blue dress, introducing Godfred to a group of attendees and hugging both first-timers and her OGs enthusiastically.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Orlando’s defense caused problems early for Detroit when the Magic forced seven turnovers in the opening four minutes and jumped out to a 19-7 lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In severe pain, Connecticut resident Tenaya Taylor sought treatment for dental problems a few years ago.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Details of all affected batches are available on the company’s website in the recall announcement.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies, after winning the Big East championship and playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 24 years, took some losses in the transfer portal and took their lumps in the early season southern and western swings, losing 10 of their first 12 games.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other recommendations from the report include allocating more funds for speed lumps and the quick-build program, as well as hiring staff to coordinate a citywide Safe Routes to School program, and exploring a citywide ban on right turns on red lights.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Knots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knots. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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