as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
my mind's been in a tangle ever since I learned some disturbing information about an online acquaintance
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
was at last tangled in the web of lies that he had told to everyone
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
that darn cat tangled the yarn I was trying to knit with
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Recent Examples of tangle
Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Under the sling a tangle of metal rods holds what’s left of his left hand together.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
When Steve gets tangled up with the monstrous villains inhabiting Minecraft’s darkest corners, a group of treasure-hungry misfits ventures to the realm for a rescue mission.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The rubber brushes prevent tangles making long term clean up even easier.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Under the sling a tangle of metal rods holds what’s left of his left hand together.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Texas officials disputed Mexico’s claim that the bodies were tangled in the buoys and said only one body was found and that the person drowned upstream and drifted downstream toward the buoys.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
When Steve gets tangled up with the monstrous villains inhabiting Minecraft’s darkest corners, a group of treasure-hungry misfits ventures to the realm for a rescue mission.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangle
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The animal is unlikely to attack unless trapped or provoked.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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This basically involves compacting natural materials such as earth and gravel, extruding the air trapped inside and increasing density.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Published on April 20, 2025 By Rachel Gallaher Courtesy of Marcel Wanders Tapping into the visual language of one of the world’s oldest crafts, the woven trend appears to be knotted firmly in place.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 3-point disparity, something that has stung Denver much of the season, enabled the Pelicans to hang around throughout a first half that ended with the score knotted 68-68.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Morning Fog Effect: Coastal Chilean Wine Perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Humboldt's influence is the morning fog.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday at 11:09 p.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Orange County Coastal.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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