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Definition of knottednext
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as in knotty

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as in tangled

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verb

past tense of knot
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
Adjective
The 100% New Zealand wool has a hand-knotted construction that only adds to this rug’s opulent look. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026 Fashionable expressions of this could be a patchwork bag or a pair of electric lime heels; for the home, Nordic Knots’ hand-knotted rug is a fun take on British gardens. — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 26 July 2026
Verb
Old men passed the guests on rickety bicycles, grocery bags knotted to their handlebars. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Williamson, drafted by the Mariners in 2023 and traded to Tampa Bay in February, knotted the game in the second with a double that scored Chandler Simpson from first. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for knotted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
  1. knotty
  2. tangled
  3. intertwined
  4. jagged
  5. snarled
  6. broken
  7. contaminated
  8. clotted
Adjective
  • Backcountry Tiny Homes The home's exterior is clad in a mixture of metal and knotty tongue and groove cedar, with a metal roof.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Often unfurling over the course of entire afternoons and evenings, González’s knotty, hypnotic works typically test the expectations (and patience) of viewers, who are left to figure out what’s improvised and what isn’t.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of knotty
Adjective
  • The crumbling institution makes an appropriately strange backdrop for a romp that mixes madcap antics, tangled romantic relationships, and the frank, sometimes enthusiastically gross sexuality that is one of Waller-Bridge’s signatures.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On July 24, however, a major credit quickly gave way to a tangled web of confusion.
    — Marion Fasel, Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangled
Verb
  • What may appear to be a collection of unrelated crimes is intertwined with China’s imbalanced growth model and its foreign policy.
    — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Amber Uhler, Miss Michigan USA For Amber Uhler, pageants are intertwined in a unique way with her health.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of intertwined
Adjective
  • The man’s skull had broken in 61 separate places, and another 60 jagged bits of bone were distributed across his ribs.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Arctic dreams Russian President Vladimir Putin has long envisioned the 3,500-mile route along Russia’s jagged Arctic coastline becoming a major artery for trade – and a driver of investment in Russian ports and oil and gas fields.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of jagged
Adjective
  • While there were countless reasons for the snarled traffic and ingress breakdown in access to the stadium on the afternoon of the Argentina-Algeria game, Kansas City and KC2026 would be left to wear it if it didn’t get fixed pronto.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of snarled
Adjective
  • Evans had 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career and scored 24 touchdowns over 2023-2024 before a broken collarbone/concussion ended his year abruptly in 2025.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yungblud didn’t let a broken leg prevent him from engaging in a little crowd-surfing as the singer — wheelchair in tow — took a spin atop the audience Tuesday at his Portugal show.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of broken
Adjective
  • Consumers who may have purchased contaminated products have been advised by the FDA to either throw them away or return them for a refund at the place of purchase.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contaminated
Adjective
  • The nearly 3,000-foot-long train was patiently idling beside the platform at East Perth Terminal, where a spread of scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream, and Bollinger champagne welcomed eager travelers.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Several three-tier cake stands were brought to the table with sandwiches, pastries and buttermilk scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserve from Highgrove House, the country estate of King Charles, and Fortnum & Mason tea.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
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