as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
my mind's been in a tangle ever since I learned some disturbing information about an online acquaintance
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
was at last tangled in the web of lies that he had told to everyone
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
that darn cat tangled the yarn I was trying to knit with
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Recent Examples of tangle
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Even actor Kevin Bacon has found his way into this tangle of out-of-state donors.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
My tears came from that overwhelming mix of emotions every parent knows — fear, joy, worry, hope — all tangled up at once.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The shoes stirred something deeper — a tangle of racial and social complexities that came with simply wanting to buy, own, or even wear them.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Even actor Kevin Bacon has found his way into this tangle of out-of-state donors.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Martina’s body is eventually discovered in the woods, and with each episode building toward the finale, Ema inches closer to the unveiling truth (which quickly becomes tangled in privilege and corruption).
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
My tears came from that overwhelming mix of emotions every parent knows — fear, joy, worry, hope — all tangled up at once.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangle
Noun
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The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The animal is unlikely to attack unless trapped or provoked.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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Neighbors also informed the outlet that both police and child services — in N.Y.C., the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) — had visited the apartment earlier in the week, while Promise was trapped inside, but left without entering the apartment.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For weeks, The White Lotus played with a truly macabre storyline like a cat with a ball of string, pulling it out, chasing it around, knotting it up.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Using the embroidery thread and needle, make a few stitches through each glove and knot the thread ends inside the helmet.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In Warfare, the fog of war is both a literal and spiritual fact.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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On Friday at 12:37 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA released a dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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