as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
my mind's been in a tangle ever since I learned some disturbing information about an online acquaintance
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
was at last tangled in the web of lies that he had told to everyone
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
that darn cat tangled the yarn I was trying to knit with
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Recent Examples of tangle
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Its tangle-free brush roll comes in handy for cleaning up after pets that frequently shed, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Even so, tribal patients can get tangled in administrative hurdles.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Its tangle-free brush roll comes in handy for cleaning up after pets that frequently shed, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
At Blue Magic, one of the archipelago’s top dive sites, once crystal-clear waters are now filled by pink jellyfish tangled in waste.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Even so, tribal patients can get tangled in administrative hurdles.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangle
Noun
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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Be careful about your intentions today because an element of confusion (plus the ability to kid yourself) might get you in hot water.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found, authorities announced Monday morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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However, the party piece is that the air trapped under the wing creates a high-pressure cushion effect with a lift-to-drag ratio beyond that of a conventional aircraft.—
David Szondy
April 13,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Josh Lowe knotted the score at 8 with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly, and Trout's two-run drive in the eighth off Camilo Doval put the Angels ahead 10-8 with his 31st multi-homer game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Josh Lowe knotted the score at 8 with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly, and Trout’s two-run drive in the eighth off Camilo Doval put the Angels ahead 10-8 with his 31st multi-homer game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some spots will see fog early, especially north of the metro.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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During the day, drivers must also turn on their headlights whenever weather conditions, such as rain, fog, snow, or sleet reduce visibility.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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