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as in cluster
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 link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship
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as in grouping
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 problem
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 to tangle
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knot
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The couple, who announced their engagement in October 2024, are planning to tie the knot in the spring of 2026.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 June 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
The Yankees knotted things back up in the sixth against Canning, as Bellinger bombed his sixth homer of the year 432 feet to right-center.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
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Noun
The 51-year-old comedian and late-night talk show host has been married to his wife, human rights attorney Alexi Ashe, for nearly 12 years since tying the knot in September 2013, per People.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The couple, who announced their engagement in October 2024, are planning to tie the knot in the spring of 2026.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 June 2025
Verb
The Terps knotted the score at 1-1 with 7:27 to go when graduate student midfielder Bryce Ford collected a rebound in the slot and scored, but Cornell regained the lead after junior midfielder Brian Luzzi converted a feed from senior attackman Michael Long.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
The Yankees knotted things back up in the sixth against Canning, as Bellinger bombed his sixth homer of the year 432 feet to right-center.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knot
Noun
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The nine isles are organized into three geographic clusters—east, central, and west.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Over the course of the following three years, four more modules will be sent up and dock with the one already there, with the new cluster serving as a semi-autonomous space station budding from the larger existing one.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Salicylic acid: This type of acid helps reduce swelling and redness related to acne.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
2 June 2025
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Post-vasectomy complications are rare but possible and include minor bruising, swelling and temporary discomfort around the area where the procedure was done.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Click on the link above to be taken to a full explanation of it.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The message also includes a link that appears to be the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles website.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Beijing has criticized the informal grouping, accusing it of fueling regional tensions.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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For the social workers working with families through trauma, joblessness, health problems or other crises, burnout was a real concern.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Kesh’s remarks highlight how Alpha™ continues to solve problems for designers and consumers alike, building off a rich legacy and continuing to evolve textile technology.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
17 June 2025
Verb
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In June, Emily’s legs were tangled between Gen’s in the flatbed of Gen’s pick-up truck, the metal hot beneath her skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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The homeowner's Stars and Stripes, which was fluttering on the flagpole beside the entrance, was tangled.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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With the release of its fourth and final three-episode batch, Disney+’s Andor rose to the top of Nielsen’s latest U.S. ranking of streaming originals.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
12 June 2025
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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Coastal friends, start with fresh jumbo lump crabmeat.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Warts form a hard lump, while skin tags are soft and often on a stalk.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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“Knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knot. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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