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untangle

[uhn-tang-guhl] / ʌnˈtæŋ gəl /
VERB
straighten out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear up disentangle extricate unravel unscramble
STRONG
disembroil disencumber explain solve unsnarl untwist unweave
WEAK
put in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entangle
WEAK
tangle twist

Example Sentences

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The explanation is hard to untangle for those who aren’t true numerology zealots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

But switching name order can cause confusion that’s hard to untangle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

There will be a lot for investors to untangle on Thursday afternoon, when FedEx announces External link its fiscal third-quarter numbers.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

To untangle the effects of genetics and experience, the research team analyzed blood samples from 110 people with diverse backgrounds.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

He pulled, pushed, and prodded, and Neel struggled and practiced and memorized, until slowly the mysteries of algebra and geometry managed to untangle in his brain.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins