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as in to fray
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 to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
unraveled the mystery
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Recent Examples of unravel
Redfearn asked for the public’s patience as investigators unraveled the details of what had happened.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
The decision threatens to unravel Trump’s 10% tariff on dozens of countries and a 30% tariff on Chinese imports.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
Her story began to unravel after male DNA found on her underwear was traced back to her ex-boyfriend, James Reyes.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 27 May 2025
But things quickly take a dark turn with the planet seeming to unravel.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
The decision threatens to unravel Trump’s 10% tariff on dozens of countries and a 30% tariff on Chinese imports.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
Her story began to unravel after male DNA found on her underwear was traced back to her ex-boyfriend, James Reyes.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 27 May 2025
But things quickly take a dark turn with the planet seeming to unravel.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unravel
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He’s healed physically, but his mental health is frayed.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The partnership of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has been central to White House operations since the administration took office in January, but with Musk now stepping away from the limelight, there are signs that the personal bond between the two has frayed.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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With an intention to welcome 1 million foreign workers over the next three years, the plan to solve Spain's overtourism issues has never been more prescient.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Eventually the problem of making safe, fuel-efficient, consumer-friendly automobiles was more or less solved.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The standout hour puts Jamie in conversation with a psychologist (Erin Doherty) who gradually untangles the mess of influences that turned a seemingly normal middle schooler violent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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The restructuring untangled Jardines’ complex cross-shareholding structure that was set up in the 1980s to defend it against hostile takeovers following an attempt by Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong’s richest person, to acquire Hongkong Land.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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More than 1800 cases have been reviewed by the Pentagon so far, with the vast majority ultimately resolved as likely balloons, drones, debris or animals based on a comprehensive review of available data.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
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Commissioners also advised Diaz to resolve the millions of dollars in fines hanging over the property and bring it up to code before coming back.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Such actions may well have suppressed both trade and foreign direct investment, although the declines in both are difficult to disentangle from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ALLISON CARNEGIE,
Foreign Affairs,
14 May 2025
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Hogg claimed the vote can't be disentangled from his dispute with the party.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
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Los Angeles has plenty of questions to answer about the future of the roster, and the front office will be very busy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Your Friends & Neighbors wrapped up its freshman season by answering one big question — who killed Paul? — and left us pondering a few others.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
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Twist hair onto the barrel, holding for a few seconds near the root, and then untwist.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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In rare cases, a volvulus can partially resolve on its own if the twist or obstruction is not severe and the intestine untwists spontaneously.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
22 Sep. 2024
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What’s more, giving yourself space to rest and introspect could help you unsnarl a problem that’s been weighing you down lately.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2022
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Supply chains have started to unsnarl, and commodity prices for oil and some grains have dipped after surging amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2022
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“Unravel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unravel. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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