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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  • The truce unraveled after both sides resumed attacks on each other’s military installations and other infrastructure.
    Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • The team got a preview of Brazil after the pair of friendlies earlier this June, including the atmosphere and how top teams will look to unravel their approach.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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