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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
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The couple tied the knot on October 21, 2023, and the ceremony was otherwise smooth, aside from the unexpected name-drop.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
The 40-year-old Corey Perry scored to knot things up with 17.8 seconds left in the third period, the latest tying goal in Cup Final history.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Noun
The couple tied the knot in 1996 and have five adult kids: Alex, Paige, Bryce, Jamar and Todd.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The couple tied the knot on October 21, 2023, and the ceremony was otherwise smooth, aside from the unexpected name-drop.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
This marked the third game of the series to require bonus cantos, two of which were triggered by a goal that knotted up the score within the final 20 seconds of regulation.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
The 40-year-old Corey Perry scored to knot things up with 17.8 seconds left in the third period, the latest tying goal in Cup Final history.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knot
Noun
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Indeed, the footage of the cluster of cells meeting the uterus looks like a mini cosmic explosion.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The organization also is partnering with a nonprofit developer to create a cluster of 21 shipping containers converted into little houses in Eastpointe, just outside Detroit.—
Felice J. Freyer,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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Best Budget: Bubble Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment Pros: Affordable; reduces swelling and pimple size within hours Cons: The sponge-tip applicator isn’t the most hygienic At only $12, this is the most affordable spot treatment on this list, yet just as effective as its pricier counterparts.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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Other symptoms include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Information on eligibility and how to apply for the funds is available on the Entertainment Community Fund website (at this link).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The new app design comes with changes to individual roster pages, including a dashboard of quick bits of information and links at the top of the page.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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The healthcare sector is the worst performer among the 11 S & P 500 groupings this year, down nearly 3% as of Thursday's close.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Many cultures have felt tasked with the problem of restoring some semblance of that imagined inner wholeness, in the hope that humanity will be freed of its emotional isolation.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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Roblox stock is down 9% this past week alone in the wake of all this, and now, it’s just issued a bunch of new safety updates trying to prune some of the problems away.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Netflix's The Sandman has love stories that are tangled, tragic and anything but ordinary — a stark contrast to the cast's real-life romances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Indeed, the dogs didn't even reach the end of the porch before managing to wind up tangled and in need of help.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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The newest batch of openings follows Ernie Herrman, CEO of TJX Companies, announcing in May 2024 a goal of opening at least 1,300 additional locations globally across the TJX portfolio of stores.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many speculated that a batch of two dozen factory-fresh Flankers Moscow had initially built for Egypt would now go to Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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One day while exercising, a healthy 59-year-old semi-retiree felt a lump in his abdomen.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Deep hemangioma: With a blue or purple color, this type feels like a deep lump and may be painful.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knot. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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