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
The pattern is described as a decorative textile craft that utilizes knotting instead of weaving or knitting to craft apparel or decorative items.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
After losing the first two games of the ALCS, the Canadian club fought back in Seattle, knotting the series 2-2 and earning the emotional edge.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Red Sweater Tied Around the Waist Add a burst of color to a minimalist ensemble by knotting a red knit around your waist or over your shoulders, whichever suits you best.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
The gray pinstriped power suit was reinvented by twisting and knotting the jacket exposing the midriff.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The mask also prevented my hair from twisting and knotting in my sleep, lowering the chances of breakage.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
After losing the first two games of the ALCS, the Canadian club fought back in Seattle, knotting the series 2-2 and earning the emotional edge.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The Red Sweater Tied Around the Waist Add a burst of color to a minimalist ensemble by knotting a red knit around your waist or over your shoulders, whichever suits you best.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
The gray pinstriped power suit was reinvented by twisting and knotting the jacket exposing the midriff.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The mask also prevented my hair from twisting and knotting in my sleep, lowering the chances of breakage.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotting
tangling
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This will help prevent tangling and stretching during the wash cycle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Suncast resin hose hideaway prevents cracking, tangling and freezing as temperatures drop.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Knotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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