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as in barked
to speak sharply or irritably
she snarled at me after I kept badgering her with questions
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as in knotted
to twist together into a usually confused mass
you'll be awfully sorry if you snarl your fishing line
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Recent Examples of snarled
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside the stadium, the crowd was a bit sparse for opening acts Wisdom Indian Dancers — introduced and joined onstage by country singer and later performer Margo Price — and Madeline Edwards as attendees worked their way through the snarled traffic around the stadium and blocks-long entrance lines.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
On my way back downtown, my taxi overtakes trucks packed with dangling meat carcasses while kamikaze scooters weave in and out of snarled traffic.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2025
Over the course of three days, the rescue team worked to cut away the snarled ropes, with video capturing their approach to the whale in a small boat.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The protest snarled public transit.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
An early morning Penn Station fire injured multiple people and snarled morning service between Newark and New York, upending commuter travel.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Perhaps you got stuck in the mess last week when rush hour traffic was snarled by a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the concrete barrier at the intersection of Stanwix Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 28 May 2026
With logistics in the Persian Gulf snarled and endangered due to the conflict, rerouting is not seamless.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Price pressures have only increased since the war with Iran snarled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a spike in the cost of crude oil and gasoline.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 May 2026
But the Fed also followed that approach after the COVID-19 pandemic snarled global supply chains for goods, lifting prices for things such as cars, furniture and electronics.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
But the Fed also followed that approach after the coronavirus pandemic snarled global supply chains.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Adjective
The remarks forecast a long stalemate, despite the mounting pressure on Congress to reopen the DHS that’s stemming from both the snarled airport traffic and the heightened national security risks stemming from the Iran war.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside the stadium, the crowd was a bit sparse for opening acts Wisdom Indian Dancers — introduced and joined onstage by country singer and later performer Margo Price — and Madeline Edwards as attendees worked their way through the snarled traffic around the stadium and blocks-long entrance lines.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
On my way back downtown, my taxi overtakes trucks packed with dangling meat carcasses while kamikaze scooters weave in and out of snarled traffic.
—Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2025
Over the course of three days, the rescue team worked to cut away the snarled ropes, with video capturing their approach to the whale in a small boat.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Simultaneously, a second scene unfolded at North Avenue Beach, where another large crowd snarled traffic on the road.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The protest snarled public transit.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
An early morning Penn Station fire injured multiple people and snarled morning service between Newark and New York, upending commuter travel.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Perhaps you got stuck in the mess last week when rush hour traffic was snarled by a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the concrete barrier at the intersection of Stanwix Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 28 May 2026
With logistics in the Persian Gulf snarled and endangered due to the conflict, rerouting is not seamless.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Price pressures have only increased since the war with Iran snarled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a spike in the cost of crude oil and gasoline.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 May 2026
But the Fed also followed that approach after the COVID-19 pandemic snarled global supply chains for goods, lifting prices for things such as cars, furniture and electronics.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
But the Fed also followed that approach after the coronavirus pandemic snarled global supply chains.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarled
Adjective
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As Danny and Lena squared off against thieves, smugglers, and serial killers, Boston Blue also explored the tangled branches of the Silver family tree.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Drawer dividers keep utensils and cooking tools from becoming a tangled mess.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Verb
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That came after he was pulled in Game 4 and barked at his bench before heading down the tunnel.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pavia barked back at critics during the Senior Bowl in January regarding his height.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the Storm Chasers took a 3-2 lead with two runs in the sixth, the Saints knotted the score on an RBI single by Ben Ross that plated Fedko in the bottom of the frame.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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With the game knotted at 1-1, the match went into extra time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Once guided by stars across the Empty Quarter, Emiratis now live under one of the world’s most light-polluted skies, prompting new dark-sky policies and growing concern over disappearing night.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The emergency overflow meant untreated water and polluted stormwater discharged directly into the river.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The Four Seasons actress shouted out her husband, Jeff Richmond, ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary with her signature wit.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Several petites shouted out these wide-leg pants as friendly for smaller frames.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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By gaining new traits, these altered organisms might pose a novel invasion threat to Earth, if introduced through the transfer and insecure containment of contaminated samples.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Produce grown using contaminated water may also pose exposure risks.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Blue Jays manager John Schneider yelled at Pérez, but the situation did not escalate.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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While Liang seeks to distance the company from the tainted elements, Supermicro’s longer-term fate may hinge on whether Nvidia stays close or decides to keep its distance.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The case has it all — backroom deals, bribes, tainted legislation, dark money contributions — even the suicide of a prominent official at the center of the scandal.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Snarled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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