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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknotting
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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
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The deal delays highly technical discussions over the mechanics of unwinding Iran’s nuclear program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Expect more of the same as the market works its way around unwinding the risk premium and oil prices ultimately stabilize near pre-war levels.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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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To compound the stress, those returning from time off frequently face a mountain of catch-up work, instantly undoing the good vibes.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Unknotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknotting. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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