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as in tangled
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as in intertwined
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knotted
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, the plot, involving Morty’s relationship with a new character, a time warrior named Elle, along with the requisite alternative versions of Rick, is very densely knotted without the benefit of any jokes.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Late in Saturday’s game, with Inter Miami knotted 2-2 for the third game in a row, Messi added another magical moment to his career.
—Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The brand partnered with Spanish artist Carla Cascales Alimbau for this endeavor, creating a line of dense, hand-knotted wool rugs that contain material contours within.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, the plot, involving Morty’s relationship with a new character, a time warrior named Elle, along with the requisite alternative versions of Rick, is very densely knotted without the benefit of any jokes.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Wild knotted up a wild one at 4-4.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Late in Saturday’s game, with Inter Miami knotted 2-2 for the third game in a row, Messi added another magical moment to his career.
—Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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Bryant’s admission brings some closure — but also adds complexity — to a knotty case.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1940s post-war London, the drama follows bibliophile sleuth Book (Gatiss) who helps the police solve their knottiest cases.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city’s response has been a tangled mess of litigation, disarray by regional partners and too little immediate action.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Instead of juggling a tangled mess of chargers in your travel bag, this one streamlined charging cable powers multiple devices at once.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Emails released earlier this year by the Department of Justice show the extent to which the relationship was professionally intertwined, too.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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This is also a good day to push a relationship into something more intimate or more committed, because affection and passion are intertwined.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, slugs and snails are less likely to travel across jagged surfaces, which can make pine cones a helpful barrier around vulnerable plants like lettuce or hostas.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The remarks forecast a long stalemate, despite the mounting pressure on Congress to reopen the DHS that’s stemming from both the snarled airport traffic and the heightened national security risks stemming from the Iran war.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inside the stadium, the crowd was a bit sparse for opening acts Wisdom Indian Dancers — introduced and joined onstage by country singer and later performer Margo Price — and Madeline Edwards as attendees worked their way through the snarled traffic around the stadium and blocks-long entrance lines.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The boy suffered several injuries, including a concussion, skull fracture, broken wrist and fractured femur, prosecutors said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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From the scandal of his early figurative work in the 1960s, through the upside-down paintings that became his signature, to the wooden figures shown at the 1980 Venice Biennale that appeared to salute like broken monuments, his practice was defined by disruption.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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People can get sick after breathing in contaminated particles that get stirred into the air, especially while cleaning or spending time in places where rodents have been active, like sheds, garages, barns, cabins and storage areas.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Both options are naturally gluten-free, but oats are more likely to be cross-contaminated with gluten.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The bread service is de rigueur French fine dining but gets a Tibetan twist, courtesy of elements like warm highland barley sourdough served with clotted yak milk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Zain’s house, Yazid perched at the edge of his seat and stood up every time Zain’s mother came into the room, bringing first pomegranate sherbet, then food, several dishes served on a low table set in front of the sofa, and even a dessert, carrot halvah with clotted cream.—
Daniyal Mueenuddin,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotted. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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