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as in frays
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
Coherence unravels strange events and disturbing moments that are sure to thrill.
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Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
When the dreams start bleeding into real life, Charlie — who fancies himself an amateur detective — convinces his brother and friends to investigate Lorcan’s mysterious origins, a thread that soon unravels an entire secret fantasy world kept under wraps by the elders of the island.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
What starts as a desperate life-saving mission quickly unravels into something far more sinister.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
At the center of the Apple TV show is Coop, played by Jon Hamm, a hedge fund manager whose life unravels quickly.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
But as soon as one flagellar motor reverses direction and starts rotating clockwise, the bundle falls apart; the reverse-twirling filament unravels the braid and puts the cell’s flagellar motors at cross-purposes, kicking the cell around.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Like the best Marx Brothers routines, these books set up a premise that unravels, with escalating absurdity, while kid listeners are given the satisfaction of knowing more than the story’s narrators.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Created by John Griffin (Crater) From unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
However, as the series unravels, Joe finds himself in severe danger when he's kidnapped by a contract killer.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
When the dreams start bleeding into real life, Charlie — who fancies himself an amateur detective — convinces his brother and friends to investigate Lorcan’s mysterious origins, a thread that soon unravels an entire secret fantasy world kept under wraps by the elders of the island.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
What starts as a desperate life-saving mission quickly unravels into something far more sinister.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
At the center of the Apple TV show is Coop, played by Jon Hamm, a hedge fund manager whose life unravels quickly.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
But as soon as one flagellar motor reverses direction and starts rotating clockwise, the bundle falls apart; the reverse-twirling filament unravels the braid and puts the cell’s flagellar motors at cross-purposes, kicking the cell around.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Like the best Marx Brothers routines, these books set up a premise that unravels, with escalating absurdity, while kid listeners are given the satisfaction of knowing more than the story’s narrators.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Created by John Griffin (Crater) From unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
However, as the series unravels, Joe finds himself in severe danger when he's kidnapped by a contract killer.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unravels
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The coalition of supporters frays Still another issue is conflict within the legalization movement itself, particularly between the business and activist wings.—
William Garriott,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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They are prepped to run the ball more frequently, or at least run it more effectively, in hopes that this solves the stagnation — rather than personnel shouldering the load.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Money solves many, if not all, ills.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This study finally resolves the paradox by demonstrating that the secret lies in fluid dynamics rather than in biology alone.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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The body, asked to adapt to a threat that never resolves, begins to dismantle itself.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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The film, without proving didactic, untangles the complications of finding appropriate care for someone with her cognitive disabilities, as Emily and Bob struggle with a healthcare system that isn’t set up to support people like her.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Durable finance answers the question of whether projects get built.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Joveljic answers for the home team Ah, but the hosts would soon counter that opening statement by Rothrock and the Sounders.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The award can be used in any way that smooths a writer’s life or makes good work possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Joe Biden comes in, undoes all that.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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The move undoes restrictions that were previously implemented by former Attorney General Merrick Garland starting in 2022.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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