1
as in to unravel
to separate the various strands of
gently untangled the baby's hair
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2
as in to disentangle
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
I was finally able to untangle myself from my credit problems
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Recent Examples of untangle
And there is no indication that said rights issues will ever be untangled.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Apr. 2025
Check out this six-pack of clear plastic storage bins to whip your refrigerator into shape, or this $5 jewelry organizer that will keep your necklaces untangled indefinitely.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
Leaders and employees alike can untangle these barriers, creating spaces where authenticity is respected.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
So Far Raised in the southeast London neighborhood of Lewisham, Jim often untangles complicated feelings about his life growing up on the last stop on the Elizabeth line, an area that sees among the highest crime levels in the city.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Apr. 2025
Check out this six-pack of clear plastic storage bins to whip your refrigerator into shape, or this $5 jewelry organizer that will keep your necklaces untangled indefinitely.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
Leaders and employees alike can untangle these barriers, creating spaces where authenticity is respected.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
So Far Raised in the southeast London neighborhood of Lewisham, Jim often untangles complicated feelings about his life growing up on the last stop on the Elizabeth line, an area that sees among the highest crime levels in the city.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untangle
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The celebrated photographer captures a world already unravelling.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Is there anything remotely luxurious about a $5,000+ bag whose stitching begins to unravel after only a handful of wears?—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
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Though the film was completed well before the current administration took office, there’s something itchy about needing to disentangle the realities of last year’s elections from the idea of an estimable Black woman as our president.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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That changed in 2021 under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, as part of an effort to disentangle finances between the city and the district.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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In the month following Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack and Hamas's seizing of hundreds of Israeli hostages, Francis had prayed they would soon be freed and called for dialogue.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Four months into his second term, the sprint is on: SAB 121 is gone, freeing banks from punitive capital rules on digital‑asset custody; April’s bill scrapped the nightmare cost‑basis paperwork for DeFi; and the DOJ has shuttered its crypto task force, vowing to chase scammers, not software.—
Crypto Confidential,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Knowing which plants that are tricky to grow from seed will save you time, effort, and frustration Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the life cycle.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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The driver had to be extricated and was the only person taken to the hospital as a result of the crash, Roberts said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mesmerizing feeling of stillness allows Adolescence to reflect upon the seductive, affirming power of the manosphere—and the difficulty that young men like Jamie may have extricating themselves from its grasp.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Another endangered fish, northern tidewater gobies, were rescued from the same watershed shortly before the steelhead were liberated.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just as my ancient and modern ancestors found freedom from oppression, so can each of us be liberated from today’s challenges by crafting a future built on deeds of lovingkindness.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Andaz Miami Beach is one of the best ways to redeem Hyatt points in the Sunshine State.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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As part of Thursday’s update, Coinbase users will also be able to redeem their PYUSD for dollars directly on the Coinbase platform, mirroring a USDC capability.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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If, instead, your pet disengages from the situation, leave them be.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Just 31% of employees reported feeling engaged, while 17% described themselves as actively disengaged.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Untangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untangle. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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