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tangled

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verb

past tense of tangle

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Recent Examples of tangled
Adjective
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 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 Ahead of the indictment, the mayor his associates were being entangled in a tangled web of federal investigations involving subpoenas, raids, and turmoil within city hall. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for tangled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangled
Adjective
  • So, Tokyo’s fear of Trump is more complicated than meets the eye.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The attention to detail allowed Ramsey to immerse themself into the complicated thoughts racing through Ellie’s head as Dina begins making her feelings about Ellie crystal clear.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Across extremely varied and challenging environments, the intricate stories of penguin species—such as rockhoppers, gentoos, macaronis and Magellanic—are unveiled.
    Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
  • While promoting fairness, the rule can, and often does, complicate estate administration.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Blame would eventually be spread far and wide, but absolute accountability proved complex and elusive.
    Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Tangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangled. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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