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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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
This is the cosmic web, a structure with dense knots of galaxies, long strands connecting them, and vast, empty spaces.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 16 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
Ridgetop winds were forecast to increase Saturday, with gusts strengthening Sunday as 700-millibar winds reached 35 to 45 knots, which could affect upper mountain lifts.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The food itself is reminiscent of New York-style pizza and the garlic knots are a crowd favorite.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The cauldrons were created in partnership with Fincantieri and designed by Balich in a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci and his knots patterns.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
This mid-cycle pause gives you the chance to separate any knots and ensure that the sheets dry evenly.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The mission-representative flight maintained a true airspeed of 100 knots, pushing the limits of long-endurance operations in the Group 5 unmanned aerial system category.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 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
Look to the scalloped notches on the edge of the wood bench, knots in the natural wood, and subtle gold accents as proof of that.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
This is the cosmic web, a structure with dense knots of galaxies, long strands connecting them, and vast, empty spaces.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 16 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
Ridgetop winds were forecast to increase Saturday, with gusts strengthening Sunday as 700-millibar winds reached 35 to 45 knots, which could affect upper mountain lifts.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The food itself is reminiscent of New York-style pizza and the garlic knots are a crowd favorite.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The cauldrons were created in partnership with Fincantieri and designed by Balich in a tribute to Leonardo da Vinci and his knots patterns.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
This mid-cycle pause gives you the chance to separate any knots and ensure that the sheets dry evenly.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The mission-representative flight maintained a true airspeed of 100 knots, pushing the limits of long-endurance operations in the Group 5 unmanned aerial system category.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 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
Noun
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The late-season fruits are incredibly showy, arranged in dense clusters circling the stems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Hall's vineyard-style seating is arranged like clusters of grapes on different vines, meaning there’s no bad seat in the house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 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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The American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors, argued in a letter on Tuesday that Apollo has not been upfront about its links to Epstein.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Critics argue that the monarchy was slow to respond to the pressure, given that Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Epstein have been discussed for more than a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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These linear groupings offer tangible proof of the cosmic web's intricate design, especially its more subtle strands.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, you also might be dogged with silly errors, delays, transportation problems and misplaced items.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Due to significant press problems, newspaper delivery is running late on Tuesday.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Cook food in smaller batches instead to prevent splattering.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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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
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Typically, their damage is mostly limited to the bumps and lumps created by their tunneling activity.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The buildings had suffered many injuries inside and out, lumps and bumps everywhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Knots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knots. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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