unraveled

VERB

unfold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decipher resolve solve undo untangle

STRONG

disengage disentangle extricate faze ravel separate unlace unwind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question wonder

STRONG

entangle join twist unite wind

WEAK

knot tangle tie

VERB

solve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear up resolve

STRONG

disclose explain

WEAK

sort out unriddle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question

WEAK

knot tangle tie

VERB

untangle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

undo

STRONG

disentangle free separate unknot unsnarl unwind

WEAK

straighten out

Antonyms

STRONG

twist wind

WEAK

knot tangle tie

Example Sentences

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Instead, it was pulled into a broader regional breakdown as the larger system unraveled.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

But the partnership unraveled when Arena used AI for sponsored content on Sports Illustrated’s website, which sounded alarm bells at the esteemed publication.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

As he unraveled the mystery, he impressed veteran researchers with his findings—including federal law enforcement, which took action against the network two weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Additionally, the double bottom breakout above a $436.99 pivot unraveled very quickly, a red flag as we know the best breakouts tend to work out right away.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

His sweater had almost completely unraveled and it didn’t bother him.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo