as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
it helps to have a lawyer to sort out the tangled contracts that home buyers typically have to contend with
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as in trapped
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 knotted
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 tangled
Larry English, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
What happens when lines become tangled and communication breaks down entirely?
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2024
The current of one knot, underwater visibility of 2 feet and the tangled mass of steel and concrete from the bridge have complicated the work of divers, according to a senior U.S. official briefed on the multi-agency recover effort.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Consolidation And Flexibility Blind spots can also come from a tangled bunch of point products sitting on the network.
—Jonathan Fischbein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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In this scenario, employees fill the vacuum of information with a tangled web of emotions around AI—most of them negative—and adoption is less likely to happen.
—Larry English, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
What happens when lines become tangled and communication breaks down entirely?
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2024
The current of one knot, underwater visibility of 2 feet and the tangled mass of steel and concrete from the bridge have complicated the work of divers, according to a senior U.S. official briefed on the multi-agency recover effort.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Consolidation And Flexibility Blind spots can also come from a tangled bunch of point products sitting on the network.
—Jonathan Fischbein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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The film centers on Clémence, a quiet yet amusing Parisian, who had a complicated childhood.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Connections to Professional Networks The value of a standalone degree is only as good as the brand that issues it, but even a Harvard education doesn’t guarantee to provide knowledge on how to navigate the complicated recruiting process of a desirable employer brand.Sergei Revzin and Vadim Revzin, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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When legislation such as the No Surprises Act or Transparency in Coverage rules are introduced, stakeholders must adjust their processes within an already intricate system.Amanda Eisel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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But the very fact that this will be the first time Tyrer’s cause has been heard by the full committee in 43 years reflects how much more intricate his candidacy is than what the rules of order can mandate.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bananas have high sugar which can lead to or further complicate diabetes in your cat.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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Although federal workers are paid retroactively, a cash crunch at Christmastime can dampen retail sales and complicate travel.Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
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Prime Video senior coordinating producer Alex Strand said one of the guiding tenants in the streamer’s NFL coverage has been trying to simplify the complex strategies that happen during games.Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The wildly successful chipmaker unveiled a tiny desktop device called Project DIGITS at this year’s convention that’s potent enough for the complex operations required to run and train AI models.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Tangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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