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as in tangled
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as in intertwined
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knotted
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The medical professionals insert needles under the skin to target trigger points — knotted or tender areas — in muscles.
—CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Allen raced Buffalo into field goal range in that time and former Denver kicker Matt Prater knotted the game at 30 in the closing seconds.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Jewelry Knots Get out those knotted necklaces that have been sitting in your jewelry box.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The medical professionals insert needles under the skin to target trigger points — knotted or tender areas — in muscles.
—CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
In any field of knowledge, there is a web of legitimacy, knotted together by visible signals of trust, such as degrees, publications, affiliations and accreditations.
—Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Allen raced Buffalo into field goal range in that time and former Denver kicker Matt Prater knotted the game at 30 in the closing seconds.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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Where the two meet, bundles of the hotter stuff pierce the dusty shell, creating knotty plumes that look vaguely like comets.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
20 Jan. 2026
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Its moral dimensions are more straightforward than those in Jude’s previous work (and its form much simpler in kind), but only because their practical applications are that much knottier in return.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Navigating America’s tangled web of state-level direct-to-consumer-sales bans has been a logistical nightmare for both domestic and international startups who want to skip the traditional dealer model—a model which Stanton insists adds value.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The powerful prosper as inequality grows Weakened basic human rights are intertwined with hardships for many in the region.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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For a founder whose identity is intertwined with building software and championing AI progress, the realization his own product could outperform his ideas landed with unusual force.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handheld masterpieces may come with jagged edges and some discrepancy in hole size, but the flavor and texture are perfect every time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Inside the stadium, the crowd was a bit sparse for opening acts Wisdom Indian Dancers — introduced and joined onstage by country singer and later performer Margo Price — and Madeline Edwards as attendees worked their way through the snarled traffic around the stadium and blocks-long entrance lines.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of three days, the rescue team worked to cut away the snarled ropes, with video capturing their approach to the whale in a small boat.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Harbin, who transferred from Portage after also attending Bishop Noll and Don Bosco, gained eligibility, and Young returned after suffering a broken hand.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Many have pointed out that the evidence of climate change has only grown stronger over time with annual heat records being set and broken year after year and weather extremes from hurricanes to flooding to wildfires exacerbated by climate change.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Leptospirosis can also be found in contaminated water or soil and is spread by rodents.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dealing with repairs because of the contaminated gas?—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The experience also includes a selection of finger sandwiches, including options like coronation Hmong chicken or traditional bánh mì, as well as pastries and cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a cheese and charcuterie platter.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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At Zain’s house, Yazid perched at the edge of his seat and stood up every time Zain’s mother came into the room, bringing first pomegranate sherbet, then food, several dishes served on a low table set in front of the sofa, and even a dessert, carrot halvah with clotted cream.—
Daniyal Mueenuddin,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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