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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
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Bombino’s defensive miscue knotted a match in which the 19-year-old delivered the first goal of the night — and the 100th across all competitions in the brief history of SDFC.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Still, the plot, involving Morty’s relationship with a new character, a time warrior named Elle, along with the requisite alternative versions of Rick, is very densely knotted without the benefit of any jokes.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Haugh lets out the occasional wince, twitch and groan as Patterson kneads knotted muscles and purges lactic acid build-up so Florida’s leading scorer and ironman can continue to shoulder his heavy workload.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Josh Lowe knotted the score at 8 with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly, and Trout's two-run drive in the eighth off Camilo Doval put the Angels ahead 10-8 with his 31st multi-homer game.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Bombino’s defensive miscue knotted a match in which the 19-year-old delivered the first goal of the night — and the 100th across all competitions in the brief history of SDFC.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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Bryant’s admission brings some closure — but also adds complexity — to a knotty case.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1940s post-war London, the drama follows bibliophile sleuth Book (Gatiss) who helps the police solve their knottiest cases.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the musical’s tangled narrative web has been a stickier challenge.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Emotions, intimacy or even financial matters could feel a little tangled right now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the collection intertwined with the world of racing since its debut in 1986, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch has become a symbol of performance while simultaneously showcasing its distinct design, vibrant hues and innovative technology.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stanford and Silicon Valley are intertwined in a unique fashion.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The plane hitting the water is destructive enough without the help of a jagged coral reef (improbably far from any coastline) slicing through the aircraft’s undercarriage.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Known for their jagged peaks, glacial lakes, and vast icefields, the Canadian Rockies are among the world’s most stunning mountain ranges, forming a natural divide between Alberta and British Columbia.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The remarks forecast a long stalemate, despite the mounting pressure on Congress to reopen the DHS that’s stemming from both the snarled airport traffic and the heightened national security risks stemming from the Iran war.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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According to Wolcott Animal Control, the dog displayed no obvious signs of trauma such as being hit by car, broken bones, gun shot wounds or other external injuries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, most spring leafy greens can withstand a broken petiole or two and recover nicely.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These risks are linked to prolonged contact with contaminated water, compounded by limited access to sanitation and healthcare.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another method involves covering contaminated areas with clean soil, clay or concrete.—
Eduardo B. Farfán,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bread service is de rigueur French fine dining but gets a Tibetan twist, courtesy of elements like warm highland barley sourdough served with clotted yak milk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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