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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In other words, bills still need to be paid no matter the confusion of politicians eager to distort the pricing mechanism that organizes the market economy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But, Zach Pozniak, chief operating officer of Jeeves NY and co-author of The Laundry Book, is here to clear the confusion.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Law enforcement in Willacy County were still working to save residents trapped in their homes Friday after about 12 to 15 inches of rain pummeled the area over a six-hour period, the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Torres said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Alamo, the police and fire department responded to more than 100 water rescues, including people stranded in their vehicles and trapped in their homes, Fire Department Chief R.C. Flores said at a news conference Friday afternoon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 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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If the device properties are just right, this could give rise to a two-dimensional version of a global electronic state that can be knotted up.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fog will lift by mid-morning, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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