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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
Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Sea trials conducted in February showed that in 20 knots of wind, Corinthian can hit 12 knots under sail alone—a first for a ship of this size, according to Orient Express.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Well, Simpson was wound up in knots.
—Michael Pressman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
These engines are expected to push the vessel to speeds of 30 to 31 knots (about 35 to 36 miles per hour).
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
MassWildlife instructors will help attendees set up their rods, tie knots, and cast, while MassAbility provides adaptive equipment for those who may need accommodations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
My therapist seemed to mould my aching limbs like clay, teasing out knots in my back and paying special attention to my extra-tight right shoulder.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pilots prefer very light, steady winds — generally under about 6 knots, around 7 mph, for takeoff, with anything above roughly 10–12 knots often considered too risky depending on conditions.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 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
Wind gusts of the rapidly advancing storm that had capsized our canoe on Friday had been clocked at about 35 to 40 knots by the Chapleau air base.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
Sea trials conducted in February showed that in 20 knots of wind, Corinthian can hit 12 knots under sail alone—a first for a ship of this size, according to Orient Express.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Well, Simpson was wound up in knots.
—Michael Pressman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
These engines are expected to push the vessel to speeds of 30 to 31 knots (about 35 to 36 miles per hour).
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
MassWildlife instructors will help attendees set up their rods, tie knots, and cast, while MassAbility provides adaptive equipment for those who may need accommodations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
My therapist seemed to mould my aching limbs like clay, teasing out knots in my back and paying special attention to my extra-tight right shoulder.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Pilots prefer very light, steady winds — generally under about 6 knots, around 7 mph, for takeoff, with anything above roughly 10–12 knots often considered too risky depending on conditions.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 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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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Twenty of the panels were accumulators with the same design, so the students started with these, then worked through smaller groupings of panels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.
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