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
Cathy Nelson, Health, 7 May 2025
Tau also has the unfortunate ability to form clumps known as tangles in the brain, again interfering with normal cellular communication.
—New Atlas, 1 May 2025
Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The two boxing legends are set to tangle for the undisputed super middleweight title on September 12 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Noun
Then, Justo and his team examined subjects’ brain tissue for signs of poor brain health, including brain lesions and tau tangles, and also measured brain weight and height.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 7 May 2025
Tau also has the unfortunate ability to form clumps known as tangles in the brain, again interfering with normal cellular communication.
—New Atlas, 1 May 2025
Verb
The memories of 2020 – while they are tangled up with all the uncertainty and pain and ‘what-ifs’ of the pandemic – are not bad memories.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The two boxing legends are set to tangle for the undisputed super middleweight title on September 12 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangle
Noun
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Plus, the bars are shaped like an ‘S’ and a ‘C’, so there’s no confusion as to which is which.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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According to him, people who engage in financial education come from a place of need, such as growing a family, facing credit denial, having confusion about financial systems, or starting over after immigration or other major life events.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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The vacuum’s efficient multi-layer filtration system traps airborne particles utilizing HEPA and foam filters, both of which are washable and reusable.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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What made the top particularly interesting is that it was adorned with engagement rings, which were knotted on a silver chain to give the appearance of chainmail.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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But the Flames, who earned their first invite to the NCAA Tournament by capturing their first Atlantic Sun regular-season and tournament crowns, reeled off four unanswered goals in a span of 3:08 to knot the score at 6 with 3:35 remaining.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2025
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The views of rooftops, treetops, and (if the fog cooperates) the Bay are nothing short of cinematic.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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