1
as in to unravel
to separate the various strands of
it took forever to disentangle the knot
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2
as in to free
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
the years that it took to disentangle ourselves from our troubles after someone started using our social security numbers
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Recent Examples of disentangle
As my colleague Jeremy Kahn said in Tuesday’s Eye on AI, none of these studies disentangle the effects of AI from the possible effects of the unwinding of the tech hiring boom that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
Making use of twin studies, researchers are able to disentangle the impact of genetics from the environment.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The calf was swimming with its mother, trailing fishing gear after workers were able to partially disentangle it.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
As the show progresses, the book morphs into a potent examination of self-objectification, of the existential tedium of work, and of the disorientation produced by living in a world where what is genuine and what is performance are difficult to disentangle.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2025
Making use of twin studies, researchers are able to disentangle the impact of genetics from the environment.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The calf was swimming with its mother, trailing fishing gear after workers were able to partially disentangle it.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025
As the show progresses, the book morphs into a potent examination of self-objectification, of the existential tedium of work, and of the disorientation produced by living in a world where what is genuine and what is performance are difficult to disentangle.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disentangle
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As her family and friendships begin to unravel, Ashley, along with the rest of LA, is left to question who is the us?—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Thuram drags Tchouameni into the space on the left and Koopmeiners runs towards Cambiaso, freeing up Yildiz to receive in space.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mele was freed when police linked Locci and Lo Bianco's murders to other killings that had happened when he was incarcerated.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Change is uncomfortable, but this transit is here to liberate you in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Warsaw doctors likewise wrote about patients whose hearts failed after they were fed; when Allied soldiers liberated the concentration camps, large numbers of emaciated people died after being given high-calorie foods such as chocolate.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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The driver had to be extricated and was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries, DPS officials added.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nedra Glover Tawwab is no stranger to helping readers untangle their emotional lives.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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Judging by his big grin, though, the best topic was saved till last when asked to describe Estevao’s display.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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By benching Wilson, Denver made sure that he couldn’t get injured and was consequently able to save money on his release.—
Frank Nunns OConnell,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Active news consumers were much more likely to be politically engaged, while passive news consumers were much more likely to be disengaged or moderately engaged in politics.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Rogé agreed that Gen Z is not disengaged but discerning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Before the judges revealed their scores, Leavitt told cohost Julianne Hough that her sole goal in week 6 was to redeem her week 5 stumble during a soulful contemporary routine dedicated to her husband.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Disentangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disentangle. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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