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
Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Long story short, the uncontrolled airflow of a standard blow dryer can create tangles galore on loose to tight curl patterns while the nozzle detachment used to create a smooth blowout effect does away with curls entirely.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 14 May 2025
Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Public figures who built their platforms defending free speech and open discourse fall silent—or worse, become active participants—when those norms are threatened by ideological allies
On the left, media and advocacy organizations have become tangled in internal battles over ideological purity.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Noun
This is a major tangle for places like Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, which exists in the heart of the sargassum belt between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Long story short, the uncontrolled airflow of a standard blow dryer can create tangles galore on loose to tight curl patterns while the nozzle detachment used to create a smooth blowout effect does away with curls entirely.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 14 May 2025
Verb
If your hair feels gummy when wet or constantly tangles on itself, this helps restore strength and elasticity without making hair feel stiff or overloaded.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Public figures who built their platforms defending free speech and open discourse fall silent—or worse, become active participants—when those norms are threatened by ideological allies
On the left, media and advocacy organizations have become tangled in internal battles over ideological purity.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangle
Noun
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Plus, the bars are shaped like an ‘S’ and a ‘C’, so there’s no confusion as to which is which.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Industry opponents — including one company employing unconventional methods — are pushing for a veto, arguing the law would sow confusion in a growing market and ultimately harm consumers looking for a safe, effective product.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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Fearful Lina scours her village for clay pots, holding treasures but trapping ghosts.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Her halter-style dress featured a twisted scarf neckline that draped across the chest and shoulders, while side cutouts — knotted on her left side — revealed her baby bump.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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In the third quarter, the two sides traded two goals each to set up the dramatic final period that began with Iler knotting the score at 8-8 just 54 seconds in.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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If driving through fog becomes inevitable, remember these safety guidelines: Moderate your speed: Slow down and allocate extra travel time to reach your destination safely.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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