UNTANGLES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

untangles

verb

present tense third-person singular of untangle

as in unravels

to separate the various strands of gently untangled the baby's hair

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as in frees

to set free from entanglement or difficulty I was finally able to untangle myself from my credit problems

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Recent Examples of untangles Bellamy and Evans’ prenup could now take center stage as the couple untangles their finances. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The film, without proving didactic, untangles the complications of finding appropriate care for someone with her cognitive disabilities, as Emily and Bob struggle with a healthcare system that isn’t set up to support people like her. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026

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Interrupted by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog and the unexpected arrival of a celebrated composer, the conversation steadily unravels.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Desperate struggles against the encroaching elements become a brief interlude before the situation unravels into a disaster of a different magnitude.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of unravels

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Instead of managing an entire meal, planning for just dessert and drinks frees you up to tidy the house or relax without standing over a stove for hours before guests arrive.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
The trade frees up Brown, Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism to make the Patriots’ 53-man roster while providing the team with more safety depth and a future draft pick.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of frees

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Treatment doesn’t diminish human potential, but often liberates it.

— Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026
Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.

— Brett Hurt, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Definition of liberates

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The system saves checkpoints during training so developers can compare different versions instead of automatically selecting the final model.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
That gives students a better understanding of how a shop works in practice and also saves the school district thousands of dollars.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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