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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
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Best Rug Deals Pottery Barn’s clearance section has impressive sales on handwoven, braided, and knotted rugs in all types of styles to suit any room.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Despite an outrageous catch in center field by Aiden Robbins, Michigan State knotted the game 1-1 thanks to an RBI single by Ryan McKay.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The former Governor’s Academy standout made the Terriers pay with a second bid, firing a bullet home for her 15th goal of the season as Northeastern knotted things at 1-all.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Best Rug Deals Pottery Barn’s clearance section has impressive sales on handwoven, braided, and knotted rugs in all types of styles to suit any room.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
Miami’s bullpen could not hold onto the lead, as Owls right fielder Brett Patten knotted the game at four in the bottom half of the inning.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Despite an outrageous catch in center field by Aiden Robbins, Michigan State knotted the game 1-1 thanks to an RBI single by Ryan McKay.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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Democrats, hungry to win a Senate race for the first time since 1988, see an opening, but have their own knotty race to figure out.—
THOMAS BEAUMONT,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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And at a time of deep polarization, this moment is testing how far Britt, and other lawmakers, are willing to go to tackle knotty policy problems captivating national attention.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is Florida’s largest urban park, a sprawling preserve of tangled mangroves and tidal estuaries set against Biscayne Bay.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some of that has to do with the tangled history between the players.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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Reflecting on Payne’s death, Styles said the loss has been especially painful given how closely their lives and experiences were intertwined, describing Payne as someone with a deeply kind nature who always wanted to do well by others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of Iceland’s pools are immersed in nature, combining water therapy with dramatic landscapes of jagged mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and lava fields.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Over the course of three days, the rescue team worked to cut away the snarled ropes, with video capturing their approach to the whale in a small boat.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But anyone who opens a new E-ZPass account or is looking to replace a broken transponder will instead get a free windshield sticker, which has radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology embedded into the paper.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The attack stemmed from a long-running dispute over yard debris and resulted in Paul suffering six broken ribs, pneumonia, and having part of a lung removed.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If exposed, find fresh air, rinse your eyes with room-temperature water for 10 to 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing, and wash your body with soap and water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mercury exposure in humans, which can affect the brain, cardiovascular and nervous systems, often occurs through consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The experience also includes a selection of finger sandwiches, including options like coronation Hmong chicken or traditional bánh mì, as well as pastries and cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a cheese and charcuterie platter.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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