unravel
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Definition of unravel
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Synonyms & Antonyms for unravel
Synonyms
disentangle, ravel (out), unbraid, unlay, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist, unweave
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Examples of unravel in a Sentence
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Heading into the holidays without a plan can increase the risk of unraveling an entire year’s worth of financial discipline – as well as undermining your enjoyment of the season. — Aimee Picchi, USA TODAY, "Christmas is just around the corner: Start saving now to avoid headaches later," 26 Aug. 2019 No one’s mastered the art of unraveling on-screen like Julianne Moore. — Isaac Feldberg, BostonGlobe.com, "‘After’ and before with Julianne Moore," 15 Aug. 2019 One young Assistant District Attorney in particular began to unravel the frightening trail of guilt tied to the once-promising physician. — Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle, "Disgraced Dallas neurosurgeon, 'Dr. Death,' to be subject of new movie following podcast success," 16 Aug. 2019 Seems that the peace plan is beginning to unravel a bit. — CBS News, "Transcript: Juan Cruz talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"," 14 Aug. 2019 The film follows the creepy and kooky group as their lives begin to unravel when treacherous and greedy reality TV host Margaux Needler (voiced by Allison Janney) tries to kick them out of the neighborhood. — Katherine Schaffstall, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Addams Family' Trailer: Kooky Family Moves to N.J., Snoop Dogg's Cousin It Debuts," 7 Aug. 2019 Things began to unravel from the Tigers (32-76) in the fourth inning. — Chris Nelsen, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' rookies show glimpses in otherwise disappointing night, a 7-4 loss," 6 Aug. 2019 His name even came up among possible successors to Theresa May, when the previous prime minister’s Brexit plan began to unravel in Parliament. — Palko Karasz, New York Times, "Jacob Rees-Mogg, New U.K. Minister, Greets Staff With an Imperial Edict," 27 July 2019 His name even came up among possible successors to Theresa May, when the previous prime minister’s Brexit plan began to unravel in Parliament. — Palko Karasz, BostonGlobe.com, "Britain’s new Commons leader issues very strict rules. Oops," 27 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unravel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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