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as in smoothes
to separate the various strands of
it took us forever to unravel the jumbled mass of Christmas tree lights
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as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
unraveled the mystery
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Recent Examples of unravels
This chilling series unravels one of the most notorious unsolved crimes of our era, now taking a turn as a major suspect heads to trial.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Unwilling to shatter her image, Maddie unravels quietly, in secret, threatening her relationships and even her life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
This chilling series unravels one of the most notorious unsolved crimes of our era, now taking a turn as a major suspect heads to trial.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
If the State cannot reliably place fentanyl in Richins’ hands, Nester argues, the prosecution’s case unravels.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
His new film follows a man whose life unravels after a seemingly minor traffic incident escalates into an exploration of guilt, justice and fate.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
Also along for the ride is Anthony Carrigan as the enigmatic Bodie, dragged into the fray as the mystery unravels into madness.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The real thrills will come down to how all this magic is displayed before the public — and if the story unravels as a more interesting narrative than museum visitors already know.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Giana Levy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Unwilling to shatter her image, Maddie unravels quietly, in secret, threatening her relationships and even her life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
This chilling series unravels one of the most notorious unsolved crimes of our era, now taking a turn as a major suspect heads to trial.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
If the State cannot reliably place fentanyl in Richins’ hands, Nester argues, the prosecution’s case unravels.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
His new film follows a man whose life unravels after a seemingly minor traffic incident escalates into an exploration of guilt, justice and fate.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
Also along for the ride is Anthony Carrigan as the enigmatic Bodie, dragged into the fray as the mystery unravels into madness.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The real thrills will come down to how all this magic is displayed before the public — and if the story unravels as a more interesting narrative than museum visitors already know.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unravels
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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HumanoidExo solves that issue by capturing humans’ real-time motion through wearable suits.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unless Congress resolves the stalemate quickly, millions of mothers and young children may soon be without access to vital food assistance.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Crusting typically resolves within two weeks.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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When her mother answers, the words seem to stick in her throat.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
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Today, the coach answers questions after SDSU’s win against Colorado State and heading into Saturday night’s game at Nevada.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Whether powered by retinol or antioxidant-rich botanicals, each formula firms and smooths the delicate eye area—while calming agents like centella asiatica and panthenol help prevent irritation.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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The measure also gives judges the authority to order people with multiple drug charges into rehab and undoes some of the changes the state made a decade ago through Proposition 47.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the defense, unable to get pressure, unable to cover legitimate receivers, undoes whatever good the Irish have.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Unravels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unravels. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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