as in tangling
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knotting
In the '90s, braiders primarily used synthetic hair, mainly because that’s what was widely available, but which came with its fair share of knotting and matting.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
The Tigers erased an 11-point halftime deficit in the third quarter, knotting the contest at 33-33 before running out of gas — just as Bama was mashing the pedal to the floor.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
By draining 25 apiece in Washington and Chicago, and then another 22 in Indiana — placing them within one of the franchise record for made 3s in a game — the Hornets matched what Boston did in March 2024, knotting them with the Celtics for the three-game record.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Chicago won the period 35-29, erasing the deficit and knotting the game at 89 entering the fourth.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Former Broncos kicker Matt Prater nailed a 50-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in regulation, knotting it up at 30-all.
—Arnie Stapleton, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Jumpers with long hair often wear a buff, which is a cloth under their helmet to keep hair from tangling with equipment or knotting in the wind gusts, Stewart explained.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Among our artisans are former OB-GYNs, judges and software engineers now knotting rugs to feed families.
—Nargis Habib, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The pattern is described as a decorative textile craft that utilizes knotting instead of weaving or knitting to craft apparel or decorative items.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
The Tigers erased an 11-point halftime deficit in the third quarter, knotting the contest at 33-33 before running out of gas — just as Bama was mashing the pedal to the floor.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
By draining 25 apiece in Washington and Chicago, and then another 22 in Indiana — placing them within one of the franchise record for made 3s in a game — the Hornets matched what Boston did in March 2024, knotting them with the Celtics for the three-game record.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Chicago won the period 35-29, erasing the deficit and knotting the game at 89 entering the fourth.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Former Broncos kicker Matt Prater nailed a 50-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in regulation, knotting it up at 30-all.
—Arnie Stapleton, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Jumpers with long hair often wear a buff, which is a cloth under their helmet to keep hair from tangling with equipment or knotting in the wind gusts, Stewart explained.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Among our artisans are former OB-GYNs, judges and software engineers now knotting rugs to feed families.
—Nargis Habib, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The pattern is described as a decorative textile craft that utilizes knotting instead of weaving or knitting to craft apparel or decorative items.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotting
tangling
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Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The instinctive Moon opposes jovial Jupiter, tangling your 10th House of Ambition with your 4th House of Comfort.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Knotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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