unknotting

present participle of unknot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unknotting
Verb
  • The weekend is for recharging, relaxing, and generally unwinding, right?
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The real challenge for this whiskey will be undoing the long-standing poor reputation that other 80-proof products have created over the years.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Pride blinds them to reality until nemesis arrives, undoing both their achievements and their legacies.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Unknotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknotting. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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