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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
from the summit we could see knots of houses up and down the river valley
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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
knots of people were quietly chatting around the meeting hall
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the situation involved so many legal knots that we decided to get a lawyer
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as in to tangle
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knot
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The couple met in February 2011, announced their engagement in April 2012 and tied the knot three months later at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York, according to Today.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The vac also has a detangling motor that fights against pet hair’s — and my own long strands’ — tendency to knot and coil inside the machine.
—Ariel Scotti, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Myth 3: People With A High Body Count Cannot Commit
A popular argument against having multiple partners before tying the knot is that your sense of commitment will be warped.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The couple met in February 2011, announced their engagement in April 2012 and tied the knot three months later at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York, according to Today.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hearts and lives, fears, memories and uncertainties knotted in a jumble of emotions.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The vac also has a detangling motor that fights against pet hair’s — and my own long strands’ — tendency to knot and coil inside the machine.
—Ariel Scotti, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knot
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Amyloid plaques play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s when small clusters gather at synapses in the brain and interfere with the nerve cells’ ability to communicate.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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There was another notable cluster in 2012 in people staying in tent cabins in Yosemite.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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See a healthcare provider if lymph node swelling persists, is painful, or occurs with symptoms like fever or unexplained weight loss.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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The swelling in the area never subsided, prompting surgery to clean up bone spurs that had traveled dangerously close to his Achilles tendon.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Source: Kickstarter Note: New Atlas may earn commission from purchases made via links.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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State and federal officials investigating the scheme say to ignore the texts and avoid clicking links in messages.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Migration is a continuing problem in France with an influx of 317, 000 immigrants from outside the EU in 2022, up from 222,000 in 2013.—
Simon Constable,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The team’s defensive problems have been well documented.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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But when he gets tangled up in a high-stakes money laundering scandal, his family’s entire legacy is at risk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some 30 feet ahead, a dark silhouette materialized between the vines and tangled undergrowth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the Butternut Squash Ravioli, the recall extends to select batches of Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and STOUFFER'S Party Size Chicken Lasagna.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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If filling has any lumps, strain through a fine mesh strainer.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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While less consequential for than last year’s clothing controversy involving the apparel brands Nike and Fanatics—which affected jerseys worn by players—New Era’s apparent misstep is another example of MLB’s brand taking lumps because of design decisions made outside of its purview.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knot. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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