unknotting

present participle of unknot

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknotting
Verb
  • The Nationals took the lead for good in the seventh inning when rookie John Klein allowed a solo home run to Keibert Ruiz, untying a game that pinch hitter Josh Bell had knotted up a half-inning earlier.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • The weeklong route between Luxor and Aswan revolves around temple visits, with evenings on board built for unwinding and absorbing the day.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
  • There’s something special about unwinding outdoors, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature by yourself or with company, and having glowing lights as a backdrop.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • If email remains compromised, a hacker can keep undoing every recovery step.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • The University of Chicago report found that commercial appeals there shift 3% to 4% of the tax base onto residential property every single year, effectively undoing the equity the assessor's office tries to build in.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
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“Unknotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknotting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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