as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
my mind's been in a tangle ever since I learned some disturbing information about an online acquaintance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
was at last tangled in the web of lies that he had told to everyone
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
that darn cat tangled the yarn I was trying to knit with
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tangle
Rebecca Boyle, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
There is also a hat made from a tangle of tall headbands in black and Champagne.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Sep. 2024
Sonal Jain, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Pacino, 84, said with a laugh, showing off a close-up of the cover, tangled in his headphone wires.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tangle 
Noun
Yellow and pink flowers popped up randomly through the tangles.
—Rebecca Boyle, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
There is also a hat made from a tangle of tall headbands in black and Champagne.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Sep. 2024
Verb
Don't stubbornly get tangled in the weeds by ignoring your contributions.
—Sonal Jain, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Pacino, 84, said with a laugh, showing off a close-up of the cover, tangled in his headphone wires.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tangle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangle
Noun
-
In Arizona, that ruling left confusion between two conflicting laws, and temporarily stopped clinics from providing abortions as courts worked out what was legal in the state.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
-
The crowd immediately erupted into laughter while Dismukes looked between the two in confusion.Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
The View cohost and Oscar-winning actress delivered a vital message of information to Americans heading to the polls on Tuesday morning, capping a historic political cycle with a pearl of wisdom for those trapped in long lines at their local voting places.EW.com, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
-
It is feared that inside some of the vehicles that were washed away or trapped in underground garages there could be bodies waiting to be recovered.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
We’re still knotted up at 7. Copied Share Bengals punt after three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni For the first time tonight, the Ravens defense forced both a three-and-out and a punt.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
-
His sleeves are rolled up to the elbows, but his tie is still fully tied and knotted.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Unlike the multi-sensor setups of Waymo and Cruise, Tesla’s reliance on cameras alone presents challenges, particularly in low-visibility conditions like fog, snow, or harsh sunlight.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Plot: Marge accidentally kills Flanders during one of his fog walks.Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near tangle
Cite this Entry
“Tangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangle. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share