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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
from the summit we could see knots of houses up and down the river valley
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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
knots of people were quietly chatting around the meeting hall
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the situation involved so many legal knots that we decided to get a lawyer
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as in to tangle
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knot
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Sheen and Richards tied the knot in 2002 and welcomed daughter Sami in 2004.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
With the match knotted 1-1 in the 84th minute, Messi took a ball at the top of the box and delivered one of his signature individual efforts to put Miami ahead for good.
—Reuters, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Upon completing the turn, the plane encountered an overspeed event that exceeded the plane’s operating speed by 15 to 20 knots.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Sheen and Richards tied the knot in 2002 and welcomed daughter Sami in 2004.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The mask also prevented my hair from twisting and knotting in my sleep, lowering the chances of breakage.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
With the match knotted 1-1 in the 84th minute, Messi took a ball at the top of the box and delivered one of his signature individual efforts to put Miami ahead for good.
—Reuters, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knot
Noun
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Mechanical controls already seen on the F80 have been carried over, including the Engine Start button, while the digital cluster allows the rapid reconfiguration of the electric driving modes via the eManettino.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In deer, the disease can cause fevers and swelling of the head and neck, sending infected deer to water sources.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
10 Sep. 2025
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New & Noteworthy ACE Flex Comfort Compression Knee Sleeves provide compression to help relieve muscle and joint stiffness, soreness and swelling, and are recommended for mild arthritis, sprains and strains.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The email included a link to an ad for energy-efficient home appliances sold by a subsidiary of Whirlpool in Brazil.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dairy Some studies show a link between dairy consumption and a higher prostate cancer risk.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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The layout, designed by architect Lek Bunnag, boasts groupings of villas and semi-private pools with a main central Moon Pool and bar located on the cliffside.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Other potential groupings include 2006 Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay, who could reunite with her former Law & Order co-lead (and close friend) Christopher Meloni.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Today, Anousheh is the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that has helped solve massive social problems by setting grand challenges for teams to compete and solve.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Folks, the problem is not the sign, the decor or the politics.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This little case keeps rings, necklaces, and earrings neatly tucked away, so nothing gets tangled—or worse, left behind.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sides had been tangling over the evidence since March, when the judge held a Frye hearing to determine whether the new type of DNA testing should be admissible.—
Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The batch auctions were long gone.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The small-batch ice cream shop spins up scoops inspired by classic Filipino flavors, including as Ube Cookies & Cream, Jackfruit Chili Nut, and Keso Guava Cheesecake.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lush lumps of rock crab arrived in a flying saucer made of ice and covered with kohlrabi shaved thin as a layer of frost.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knot. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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