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as in barked
to speak sharply or irritably
she snarled at me after I kept badgering her with questions
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as in knotted
to twist together into a usually confused mass
you'll be awfully sorry if you snarl your fishing line
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Recent Examples of snarled
Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Christmas Eve travel was briefly snarled as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights Tuesday.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
There’s massive regulatory pressure to adopt renewables and upgrade the grid, but pilot programs and new initiatives often get snarled in lengthy approval and permitting processes.
—Steve Smith, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
There’s massive regulatory pressure to adopt renewables and upgrade the grid, but pilot programs and new initiatives often get snarled in lengthy approval and permitting processes.
—Steve Smith, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Eve travel was briefly snarled as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights Tuesday.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Christmas Eve travel was briefly snarled as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights Tuesday.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
There’s massive regulatory pressure to adopt renewables and upgrade the grid, but pilot programs and new initiatives often get snarled in lengthy approval and permitting processes.
—Steve Smith, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
There’s massive regulatory pressure to adopt renewables and upgrade the grid, but pilot programs and new initiatives often get snarled in lengthy approval and permitting processes.
—Steve Smith, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarled
Adjective
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The price hikes at the clinic happened for a reason that is symptomatic of the tangled web of federal policies that regulate drug pricing.—
Katie Thomas,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The scandal involves a tangled web of personalities and businesses.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The women’s collection includes a wide range of pieces, beginning with a knotted snake choker ($455).—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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In fact, boiling contaminated water can exacerbate the problem by breaking open the bacteria and releasing more toxins.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, some illegitimate brands may sell contaminated or mislabeled products.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the property may not be usable for as many as two months due to tainted water and other issues.—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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But Laos authorities have not given any indication of where and how tainted alcohol might have got into the supply chain.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Snarled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarled. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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