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
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Grace and Company Silky Satin Pillowcase Upgrade your nighttime routine with this ultra-smooth satin pillowcase designed to help prevent overnight frizz, tangles, and breakage.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 July 2025
David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Storage dividers will help keep your items separate and prevent them from tangling or rubbing together.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
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Noun
The tamarind seed extract delivers weightless hydration that doesn’t leave hair limp, while panthenol and vitamin E help condition and loosen tangles.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 7 July 2025
Grace and Company Silky Satin Pillowcase Upgrade your nighttime routine with this ultra-smooth satin pillowcase designed to help prevent overnight frizz, tangles, and breakage.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
Return of the King on PS2 and play local co-op with a friend without the wires getting tangled.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Storage dividers will help keep your items separate and prevent them from tangling or rubbing together.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangle
Noun
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The move sparked anxiety, confusion and intense pushback from public school districts and advocates nationwide.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025
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Anxious confusion creeps in when the Virgo moon triggers Uranus.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Unfortunately, Scott gets trapped there himself during an expedition with no way to get out until ... 23.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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After each player held serve, Shelton turned the tables by breaking Davidovich Fokina to knot the score at 5-5.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 July 2025
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His creations include a reversed denim jacket dismantled and reassembled; a fringe dress made from 18 black shirts knotted together; and a patchwork maxi dress made from six blue and black shirts, all selected and purchased from vendors.—
Ezreen Benissan,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Zero visibility protocol: In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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Mercury shifts direct in your partnership sector on August 11th, clearing the fog around romantic or creative dynamics.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
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“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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