UNSNARLING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

unsnarling

verb

present participle of unsnarl

as in unraveling

to separate the various strands of unsnarled the fishing lines

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Terrill pointed to the purchase of the Grass Campus as the pivotal decision in the federation’s unraveling.

— Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Even so, Sepahvand, now director at Daric Investment Group, said Iran's economy is indeed deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions — but far from unraveling.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

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