UNTWIST Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

untwist

verb

ˌən-ˈtwist

Definition of untwist next

as in to unravel

to separate the various strands of untwisted the ball of thread

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Recent Examples of untwist It’s got a rubber bumper around the upper rim that makes the lid a breeze to untwist and a protective bumper at the base that keeps it from easily toppling over. —

Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 6 Aug. 2024 After a few days or a week, gently untwist each section to give the hair a new style, which will be bigger and show off the hair's texture. —

Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024 Lee spends his column untwisting Macron’s assertions. —

Drew Goins, Washington Post, 24 July 2024 Officer Henry cuffs one of his wrists, while Officer Fullerton untwists Mr. Feliciano from the sweatshirts at 11:49 p.m. —

Ainara Tiefenthäler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for untwist

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unravel

Verb

Multiple investigations at the state and local level are underway to unravel the full cause of the near disaster.

— Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Migrations that looked well managed in every update (on schedule, signed off, nothing flagged) often unraveled the moment real customer traffic hit the new environment.

— Liam Dunne, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026