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as in tangled
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as in weaved
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knotted
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The women’s collection includes a wide range of pieces, beginning with a knotted snake choker ($455).
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Washington sported a short-sleeve Balmain midi dress featuring a double collar and a knotted detail at the waistline.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
Awash in bright sunny images and careening toward a dark, knotted ending, Daneshmand’s family drama makes for an increasingly disquieting watch, the unseemly secret at its center as poisonous as the pet snail which serves as a waiting Chekhov’s gun.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The young star strutted down the catwalk wearing two different black suits, one featuring a dramatic open back and knotted fabric, and the other paired with a giant scarf.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The women’s collection includes a wide range of pieces, beginning with a knotted snake choker ($455).
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Washington sported a short-sleeve Balmain midi dress featuring a double collar and a knotted detail at the waistline.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
Awash in bright sunny images and careening toward a dark, knotted ending, Daneshmand’s family drama makes for an increasingly disquieting watch, the unseemly secret at its center as poisonous as the pet snail which serves as a waiting Chekhov’s gun.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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That’s a good get, considering its central enigma — which throws in everything from conspiracy theorists to police corruption into the knotty mix — remains open-ended.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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Steven Moffat’s dark comedy, which can be streamed on BritBox, explores the knotty nuances of gender politics and features a breathtaking performance from Karen Gillan as Douglas’ cohost.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The collective tension as the game went on, and the poles became taller and more tangled, made every move exciting.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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Her free-associative lyrics are either mesmerizingly strange or plainly hilarious, and her tangled, clanging riffs have an oddly soothing effect.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The lodge looked like a miniature in the shadow of the jagged mountains.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Obviously, no one wants to go to a beach that’s covered in jagged space debris (or where such debris might rain down at any moment).—
Edward Woodson,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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She was discovered near a Dubai road with several injuries, including a broken spine and multiple broken limbs, per the outlet.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The palace appeared to be in ruins, with soldiers stepping on broken tiles.—
Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the recall was initiated back in February, the contaminated merchandise may have since been removed from shelves.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will not reconsider its denial to investigate whether the Tijuana River Estuary qualifies as a Superfund site, a designation given to the most contaminated places in the country needing long-term cleanup.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And yes, inflation is continuing its bumpy descent, according to February’s Consumer Price Index report.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Not anymore, thanks to this exfoliating salicylic acid cleanser for rough and bumpy skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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