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
Irene Richardson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
The capsule collection, which was inspired by ripe summer fruits, features sculptural sandals, a knotted pouch in mint sorbet, and an assortment of glossy fruit charms, including a strawberry, cherry, grapes and apple.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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
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And who wouldn’t smile while swinging the extended knotted handle of the Raffia Bag from their hand?
—Irene Richardson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
The capsule collection, which was inspired by ripe summer fruits, features sculptural sandals, a knotted pouch in mint sorbet, and an assortment of glossy fruit charms, including a strawberry, cherry, grapes and apple.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knotted
Adjective
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This gives the roots a knotty appearance from which its common name is derived.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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United’s midfield is a knotty situation that may require two signings, but budgets may only stretch to one player.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The place where Dante cast endless sinners, upside down in hellholes of their own carving, or in the tangled forest of suicides, or with the fratricides in the ninth circle, all of them eternally condemned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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After a lengthy and tangled dispute over ownership of one of South Florida’s oldest Christian Orthodox churches, its long-time leadership has lost a pivotal legal battle — and the keys to the sanctuary, at least for now.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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In a profession that lives at the jagged edge of justice and humanity, showing up matters.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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The end of the branch shows a smooth cut, but the bark layer has a jagged appearance.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The truck was surprisingly harsh over broken asphalt, and there was a fair bit of road noise, too.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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As the girls sang, waves crashed where water shouldn't flow, tumbling through broken roads and structures turned inside-out.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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An investigation determined that she was accidentally exposed to a contaminated batch of melatonin.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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More serious conditions like infection can also occur if contaminated water enters small cuts or open wounds in the skin, and can progress to sepsis if left untreated.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Still, their relationship has always been bumpier than either likely hoped.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Win or lose, a Newsom campaign for the White House would be a bumpy ride.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knotted. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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