1
as in to unravel
to separate the various strands of
gently untangled the baby's hair
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2
as in to disentangle
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
I was finally able to untangle myself from my credit problems
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Recent Examples of untangle
Another tool the scientists used is an instrumental variable, which helps untangle cause-and-effect relationships.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
That arrangement was always intended to be temporary, but for nearly two decades, the details of untangling such massive, important institutions have bedeviled three presidential administrations – including Trump’s first.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 23 May 2025
In fact, Trump attempted to untangle Fannie and Freddie from US government control in 2019 during his first administration and failed.
Fannie and Freddie essentially grease the wheels of America’s home lending market by buying mortgages from lenders and repackaging them for investors.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
For much of Texas, this sudden spike is directly attributable to global warming, according to research from Climate Central, an independent group of scientists that works to untangle the link between extreme weather and the background heating caused by carbon pollution.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
That arrangement was always intended to be temporary, but for nearly two decades, the details of untangling such massive, important institutions have bedeviled three presidential administrations – including Trump’s first.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 23 May 2025
In fact, Trump attempted to untangle Fannie and Freddie from US government control in 2019 during his first administration and failed.
Fannie and Freddie essentially grease the wheels of America’s home lending market by buying mortgages from lenders and repackaging them for investors.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
For much of Texas, this sudden spike is directly attributable to global warming, according to research from Climate Central, an independent group of scientists that works to untangle the link between extreme weather and the background heating caused by carbon pollution.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untangle
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But the claim started to unravel as investigators talked to Morales Reyes, who doesn’t speak English fluently, and obtained a handwriting sample from him that was different from the handwriting in the letters, according to court documents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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As Forbes reported, this seems to be a result of the relationship between Must and President Donald Trump appearing to unravel, with each attacking the other.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
5 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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Then, in March, an appeals court acquitted Lee, freeing him to campaign in the snap election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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While that might not be for everyone, the principle stands: Fewer low-stakes choices free up capacity for high-impact thinking.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The kit will save you room and money on refills throughout the frame's 20-year life span cutting disposable waste by 20%.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Thus, providing incentives to companies who offer stress management resources could ultimately save money as well as help people age more healthfully.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Police found a 1994 Nissan Altima had struck a building near the intersection and the driver and passenger had to be extricated, according to a release from Sgt.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Firefighters had to extricate her from the wrecked vehicle.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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How did One Piece season 1 end? Season 1 of Netflix's One Piece adaptation ended with Luffy and the Straw Hat gang liberating Nami's hometown of Coco Village from Arlong (McKinley Belcher III), the spiky-nosed fish-man with hopes of turning the village into a fish-men empire.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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In World War II, people liberated from Axis occupation welcomed Allied troops.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Wider adoption of stablecoins may coincide with participation by non-bank firms, which may result in assets that lack the protection of federal deposit insurance and the anti-fraud stipulations allowing users to redeem funds spent wrongfully or mistakenly, some experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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In addition to purchases at GM dealerships, the credit card also allows customers to gain and redeem points on digital services like most OnStar plans and Super Cruise, the hands-free driver assistance technology.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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When a teen entrepreneur faces team members who aren't meeting deadlines for their custom sticker business, or when a teacher deals with students who seem disengaged during group projects, ChatGPT might suggest: Directive approach: Implement stricter deadlines with clear consequences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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At times last season, Cardoso appeared to disengage entirely from the game in front of her.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Untangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untangle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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