1
as in unraveling
to separate the various strands of
gently untangled the baby's hair
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2
as in freeing
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 untangling
So when a diabetic patient develops gastroparesis, untangling whether the drug or the disease is responsible is genuinely difficult.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Navy excels at untangling human emotions and picking through them without being didactic or moralistic.
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Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Because family court dockets are heavily backlogged, critics say a guardian’s recommendation often becomes the final word, despite the grueling and complex nature of the disputes they are tasked with untangling.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
The Seattle Mariners were an out away from untangling a messy fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Make untangling tomato stems from their cage at the end of the growing season by allowing the plant to die and dry in place.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Mosquitoes really do play favorites — and the reasons reveal a fascinating tangle of genetics, body chemistry and evolutionary tracking that scientists are still untangling.
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Ryan Brennan
may 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Caoodkdk Cable Organizer Instead of spending time untangling your chargers, use this organizer that will neatly store your cords and small devices in one place.
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Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
While staff were momentarily stunned by the sheer volume of the steal, the suspect took advantage of the distraction, untangling himself from the struggle and bolting for the exit before police could arrive.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Navy excels at untangling human emotions and picking through them without being didactic or moralistic.
—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Because family court dockets are heavily backlogged, critics say a guardian’s recommendation often becomes the final word, despite the grueling and complex nature of the disputes they are tasked with untangling.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
The Seattle Mariners were an out away from untangling a messy fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Make untangling tomato stems from their cage at the end of the growing season by allowing the plant to die and dry in place.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Mosquitoes really do play favorites — and the reasons reveal a fascinating tangle of genetics, body chemistry and evolutionary tracking that scientists are still untangling.
—
Ryan Brennan
may 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Caoodkdk Cable Organizer Instead of spending time untangling your chargers, use this organizer that will neatly store your cords and small devices in one place.
—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
While staff were momentarily stunned by the sheer volume of the steal, the suspect took advantage of the distraction, untangling himself from the struggle and bolting for the exit before police could arrive.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untangling
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The center was designed as a hub for change, but as that change is debated and celebrated, the retail fabric that longtime residents have relied on is quietly unraveling.
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To most onlookers, the contradictions may seem like confusion, bad faith or evidence that the agreement is already unraveling.
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ChatGPT offers practical tools to streamline hiring busywork, freeing recruiters for crucial decisions.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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So in addition to saving this place, everyone on Team Bear now has to try to earn a Michelin star on a night when they may be least equipped to do their best work.
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The fundamental goal of the 1787 Constitution was to establish a republican form of government — and that meant disentangling the traditional powers of the monarch and placing them in different branches of government.
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Embedded in a patriarchal family within an oppressive society, Mrie faces the challenge of disentangling herself from both.
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But when specifically asked whether any Americans have been exposed to Ebola, and whether the government is planning on extricating them from the DRC, the CDC’s incident manager, Satish Pillai, did not answer the questions.
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Part of the experiment involves Mesler willingly extricating himself from Kordansky’s gallery roster.
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Spirits of independence can be found throughout the week starting with two progressive and liberating comedy shows on Sunday, Joke Sistas and Comedy Bang!
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His skepticism is enlightening, as few artists feel better positioned to discuss the gap between what looks threatening and what turns out to be liberating.
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“Untangling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untangling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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