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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
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.
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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
Sherlock’s first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, leading to an explosive showdown that alters the course of his life forever.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The Drama, out April 3, follows a soon-to-be married couple whose relationship unravels in the days leading up to their wedding.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
This spontaneous journey took me to Andalucía, the southernmost region of the Iberian Peninsula, with natural beauty that unravels like a cinematic masterpiece.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The Night Of unravels the yarn with lurid details and lots of plot twists.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
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
Sherlock’s first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, leading to an explosive showdown that alters the course of his life forever.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The Drama, out April 3, follows a soon-to-be married couple whose relationship unravels in the days leading up to their wedding.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
This spontaneous journey took me to Andalucía, the southernmost region of the Iberian Peninsula, with natural beauty that unravels like a cinematic masterpiece.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The Night Of unravels the yarn with lurid details and lots of plot twists.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 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
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Each approach solves part of the problem—but none solves it entirely.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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When picking an airplane drink, water is the only one that actually solves a problem.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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In any case, the new work partly resolves a long-standing conundrum about the Colorado River itself.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Outsiders may struggle to work out who is in favor and who is not, until a social media post or a one-paragraph party communique resolves the rumors.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 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
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Crevette answers all your seafood desires, while other options include crepes and waffles, beers and glasses of wine, ideally consumed gazing over the sunset.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The swimsuit also has a ruched front that smoothes the tummy area, along with a full-coverage back and adjustable straps for a secure fit.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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