1
as in unraveled
to separate the various strands of
it took forever to disentangle the knot
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2
as in freed
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
the years that it took to disentangle ourselves from our troubles after someone started using our social security numbers
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Recent Examples of disentangled
On Sunday, June 14, the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) disentangled a relatively small humpback whale after recreational boaters spotted the animal anchored in fishing gear in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary late that morning, CCS said in a press release.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Veterinarians then assessed whether Meatloaf could be safely disentangled in the water or needed to be brought in for further care, Jaros said.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Provocative journalist and interviewer of the powerful There were those for whom art could not be disentangled from life, whose creations, often read as confessions, were intrinsically connected to their identities.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The filing underscores the administration’s position that immigration enforcement and foreign policy decisions cannot be disentangled from national security concerns and that all of those are solely under the federal government’s purview.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
No Spotify or Netflix exists for literature, where (other than with some exceptions, such as for vinyl collectors) the medium and the message are more easily disentangled, but the codex has endured for two millennia whereas the CD and the DVD lasted barely two decades.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Veterinarians then assessed whether Meatloaf could be safely disentangled in the water or needed to be brought in for further care, Jaros said.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Provocative journalist and interviewer of the powerful There were those for whom art could not be disentangled from life, whose creations, often read as confessions, were intrinsically connected to their identities.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The filing underscores the administration’s position that immigration enforcement and foreign policy decisions cannot be disentangled from national security concerns and that all of those are solely under the federal government’s purview.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
No Spotify or Netflix exists for literature, where (other than with some exceptions, such as for vinyl collectors) the medium and the message are more easily disentangled, but the codex has endured for two millennia whereas the CD and the DVD lasted barely two decades.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disentangled
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However, their relationship quickly unraveled after their arrests.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Phoenix cut what was once a massive lead to a one-possession game, but the Valkyries never unraveled.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The sometimes Star Island resident began his stretch at the low‑security federal prison three months later, set to be freed May 8, 2028.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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At some point in her early life, likely through legal channels, Sarah was freed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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American soldiers liberated the camp months later, finding Haller at just 55 pounds and very sick.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Soccer was always front and center during the three years before Mahler was liberated in 1945.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Both drivers suffered significant injuries and had to be extricated by emergency personnel, according to Sartell Public Safety.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Russo and Flanagan were pronounced dead after being mechanically extricated from the wreckage, records show.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Modern triage systems emerged from battlefields where medical personnel had to decide, in seconds, who could be saved.—
Rob Lewis,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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In other words, the debate is less about whether Social Security can be saved than which Americans should bear the cost of saving it.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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There remain other, muddled storylines across this LIV timeline that won’t get untangled.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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One other question may be how easily his businesses may be untangled if the company is sold in pieces.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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The voucher can be redeemed for food and drinks at the theater on the night of the screening.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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All throughout the region, the Welcome World Rewards Program will help visitors and locals connect with small businesses, earning points that can be redeemed for merch and experiences.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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In worrying that young people are disengaged from participating in civic society, adults may overlook both their own role in fostering engagement and the many ways young people are already contributing.—
Jen Agans,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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The volume also ran counter to the muted response from cultural figures, including musicians, who have been surprisingly disengaged from the conflict.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Disentangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disentangled. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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