Definition of ravel (out)next
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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  • As industrialization accelerated during the 19th century, the local nutrient cycles that had sustained farming for centuries began to unravel.
    Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • The 400-Homer, 10-Gold Glove Club — This isn’t the time or place to talk about how Jones’ career unraveled after age 30.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 July 2026
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“Ravel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravel%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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