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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The medical professionals insert needles under the skin to target trigger points — knotted or tender areas — in muscles.
—CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Bedding and clothing can also become twisted and knotted together, leading to an uneven clean.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Jewelry Knots Get out those knotted necklaces that have been sitting in your jewelry box.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The medical professionals insert needles under the skin to target trigger points — knotted or tender areas — in muscles.
—CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
He was dressed in a white shirt, dusky-blue suit trousers, and a blue tie knotted, with two crisp dimples, into a four-in-hand.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Bedding and clothing can also become twisted and knotted together, leading to an uneven clean.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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Just as much an investigator as a memoirist, Nevils attempts to tunnel through the lurid details and the #MeToo boilerplate and unearth something much knottier.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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But her career got knottier after that.—
Rebecca Traister,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They have since been repeatedly tweaked, delayed and reimposed, adding confusion and further complexity to the administration's tangled web of trade policies.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The next day, Vedam was transferred to ICE custody, beginning a new phase of his tangled legal saga.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the best kitchens, style and function are not mutually exclusive, but seamlessly intertwined.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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But his empire is also heavily intertwined in the publishing world; his son, Lachlan Murdoch, is the chairman of News Corp, which owns The Wall Street Journal among other outlets including The Times and the New York Post.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The sidewalks were already frozen slick early in December, and my body was rigid from the jagged cold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kimberley Alpine Resort is surrounded by jagged peaks, and its car-free downtown feels like a snow globe, complete with a quaint look and quiet atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 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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Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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In February 2025, NASA hired an independent team to determine why the mission failed, examining everything from broken hardware to leadership mistakes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Leptospirosis can also be found in contaminated water or soil and is spread by rodents.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dealing with repairs because of the contaminated gas?—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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