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as in frays
to separate the various strands of
it took us forever to unravel the jumbled mass of Christmas tree lights
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as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
unraveled the mystery
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Recent Examples of unravels
When the footage from a celebrated 1996 first-contact expedition in the Amazon resurfaces decades later, a triumphant story of discovery unravels into a reckoning with colonialism, documentary ethics, and the lasting impact on the Korubo people.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Coherence unravels strange events and disturbing moments that are sure to thrill.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
When the dreams start bleeding into real life, Charlie — who fancies himself an amateur detective — convinces his brother and friends to investigate Lorcan’s mysterious origins, a thread that soon unravels an entire secret fantasy world kept under wraps by the elders of the island.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
What starts as a desperate life-saving mission quickly unravels into something far more sinister.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
At the center of the Apple TV show is Coop, played by Jon Hamm, a hedge fund manager whose life unravels quickly.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
But as soon as one flagellar motor reverses direction and starts rotating clockwise, the bundle falls apart; the reverse-twirling filament unravels the braid and puts the cell’s flagellar motors at cross-purposes, kicking the cell around.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Like the best Marx Brothers routines, these books set up a premise that unravels, with escalating absurdity, while kid listeners are given the satisfaction of knowing more than the story’s narrators.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
However, as the series unravels, Joe finds himself in severe danger when he's kidnapped by a contract killer.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Coherence unravels strange events and disturbing moments that are sure to thrill.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 2 May 2026
When the dreams start bleeding into real life, Charlie — who fancies himself an amateur detective — convinces his brother and friends to investigate Lorcan’s mysterious origins, a thread that soon unravels an entire secret fantasy world kept under wraps by the elders of the island.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
What starts as a desperate life-saving mission quickly unravels into something far more sinister.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
At the center of the Apple TV show is Coop, played by Jon Hamm, a hedge fund manager whose life unravels quickly.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
But as soon as one flagellar motor reverses direction and starts rotating clockwise, the bundle falls apart; the reverse-twirling filament unravels the braid and puts the cell’s flagellar motors at cross-purposes, kicking the cell around.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Like the best Marx Brothers routines, these books set up a premise that unravels, with escalating absurdity, while kid listeners are given the satisfaction of knowing more than the story’s narrators.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
However, as the series unravels, Joe finds himself in severe danger when he's kidnapped by a contract killer.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unravels
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The coalition of supporters frays Still another issue is conflict within the legalization movement itself, particularly between the business and activist wings.—
William Garriott,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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This fun casserole solves that issue, and everyone gets their own serving, so there’s no fighting over the best chips.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The agreement, reached this week and approved by county supervisors Tuesday, resolves two of the remaining six claims in the case.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The settlement resolves the state's claims against the companies but does not cover claims against shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The film, without proving didactic, untangles the complications of finding appropriate care for someone with her cognitive disabilities, as Emily and Bob struggle with a healthcare system that isn’t set up to support people like her.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
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Google is rapidly transforming Google Search from a directory of links into an immersive AI assistant — one that increasingly answers questions itself instead of sending users elsewhere, such as to publishers’ websites.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Slaten answers his critics The allegations against Slaten aren’t quite as slimy.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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The payoff is an antioxidant-rich anti-aging formula that plumps wrinkles, brightens skin, and smoothes texture while reducing inflammation.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Joe Biden comes in, undoes all that.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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The move undoes restrictions that were previously implemented by former Attorney General Merrick Garland starting in 2022.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Unravels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unravels. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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