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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
Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This cinched bikini set features a cheeky bottom and a knotted bikini top easily adjusted for all sizes.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Cotton twine baskets can either come in knotted macrame or twisted strands in a hammock style.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
At his Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 15, the man poised to take control of the U.S. Department of Energy and its vast apparatus of technological research and development sat behind a walnut desk wearing a gray suit and a crisply knotted red tie.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Plus, the polished knotted strap and gold hardware instantly make the shoes a solid addition to office outfits and GNO looks alike.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This cinched bikini set features a cheeky bottom and a knotted bikini top easily adjusted for all sizes.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Cotton twine baskets can either come in knotted macrame or twisted strands in a hammock style.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
At his Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 15, the man poised to take control of the U.S. Department of Energy and its vast apparatus of technological research and development sat behind a walnut desk wearing a gray suit and a crisply knotted red tie.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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That’s a heavy topic for a zombie show to take on, of course, but the series so far seems to be following the example of the game, which attempts to immerse players in the middle of morally knotty situations.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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This serum also did wonders for my typically knotty hair during the winter and hydrated my roots even after just one application and blow-dry.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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At the moment, the tangled web of the Heat’s payroll has far-reaching tentacles.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings from the highest level of the military, BODYGUARD OF LIES exposes the tangled web of deception fed to the American public by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The thunder rolled and lightning danced among the jagged peaks as a summer rainstorm soaked the alpine meadows of California’s Sierra Nevada.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In addition to more glaciers (circa 300) than any other national park in the Lower 48 states, North Cascades boasts dozens of jagged snowy peaks, wild rivers, tranquil lakes, and among the highest biodiversity of any U.S. park.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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As protesters attempted to stop the congressional certification of the 2020 presidential election, Babbitt was climbing through the broken window of a barricaded door to the Speaker’s Lobby when she was shot.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Simpson crashed in late August — weeks after another biker crashed in the same area and suffered a brain bleed, head laceration and broken collarbone, among other injuries.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Most people infected with salmonella start developing symptoms 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Newsom’s home stretch as California governor may be a bumpy ride.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Next Sunday’s episode of Match of the Day, rounding up highlights of this Premier League season’s final round of games, will mark the end of a bumpy road.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotted. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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