as in to unravel
to separate the various strands of
since the sweater is too small, you could ravel the yarn out and make something else with it
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unravel
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Constructed of a cotton-linen blend in versatile neutral tones, it's designed to get softer with every machine wash without fading or unraveling and is filled with a lightweight polyester for all-season comfort.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025 -
Nuclear talks That deal unraveled after Trump unilaterally pulled out the U.S. during his first term.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Ravel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravel%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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