unknotting

Definition of unknottingnext
present participle of unknot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknotting
Verb
  • Despite being a quick walk from downtown Palm Springs, the Historic Tennis Club is snoozy and near-silent—perfect for unwinding after a busy day.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Berkshire Hathaway, under new CEO Greg Abel, has since taken a formal step toward unwinding its 28% stake in Kraft Heinz.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Morrison never stopped thinking about the trick of evoking erasure and undoing it at the same time.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
  • But the House version — HB 217 — doesn’t come close to undoing the damage.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Unknotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknotting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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