as in confusions
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 traps
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 knots
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 tangles
Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
There are piles of rubble and tangles of cable.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
When that happens, the neuronal structure that tau supports can destabilize in ways that contribute to the formation of tangles.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
Down from its regular price of $66, the brush for dogs de-tangles, fluffs, and gives your pup a soothing massage after a long day of chasing balls in the park and working hard for treats.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
It Game Small but luxe, this velvet jewelry box neatly organizes rings, earrings, and necklaces—without the tangles.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
First crafted during the Industrial Revolution, this iconic nylon-and-boar bristle brush glides through tangles while distributing natural oils.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This enables easy removal without tangles or hair damage.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
And while the musky-floral fragrance brings major beach vibes, the nonsticky styler skips the sea salt, replacing it with hydrolyzed rice protein to add volume and natural movement minus the crunchiness or tangles.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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And not just vague signs, actual amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the same hallmarks seen in human patients.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
There are piles of rubble and tangles of cable.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
When that happens, the neuronal structure that tau supports can destabilize in ways that contribute to the formation of tangles.
—Robert Martone, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
Down from its regular price of $66, the brush for dogs de-tangles, fluffs, and gives your pup a soothing massage after a long day of chasing balls in the park and working hard for treats.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
It Game Small but luxe, this velvet jewelry box neatly organizes rings, earrings, and necklaces—without the tangles.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
First crafted during the Industrial Revolution, this iconic nylon-and-boar bristle brush glides through tangles while distributing natural oils.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This enables easy removal without tangles or hair damage.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
And while the musky-floral fragrance brings major beach vibes, the nonsticky styler skips the sea salt, replacing it with hydrolyzed rice protein to add volume and natural movement minus the crunchiness or tangles.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangles
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dust Regularly Dust furniture one or two times a week with a damp microfiber cloth that traps dust and prevents it from being scattered in the air.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Stories like these usually lurch from one contrivance and complication to the next, but Chad Powers knots itself into a genuinely thorny conflict by the finale.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Tangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangles. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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