ravels

present tense third-person singular of ravel

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Verb
  • Though the story itself is comically predictable, Chloe Bailey’s earnest portrayal and the lure of the iconic Lynn Whitfield make the movie fun to watch even as the narrative completely unravels at the seams.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2026
  • Years later, Kang gets revenge by crafting a story that Mun-oh cannot turn away from, and that slowly unravels the professor’s life.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The deal unwinds a big merger ten years ago and restores the Rentrak name, which box office insiders will be familiar with.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • After a day on the river or in the hills, this is where Reno unwinds.
    Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The film, without proving didactic, untangles the complications of finding appropriate care for someone with her cognitive disabilities, as Emily and Bob struggle with a healthcare system that isn’t set up to support people like her.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Ravels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravels. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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