untangle
verb (used with object)
to bring out of a tangled state; disentangle; unsnarl.
untangling
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present participleof untangle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Therefore, it is up to us to do the internal work of untangling these contradictions.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Taking a stand will involve you untangling years of conditioning.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
Clearing possible mines, repairing infrastructure and untangling maritime logistics will push the resumption of normal shipping traffic back by at least two to three months, the IEA said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
It was in that office where I began untangling some of my own history, much of which would later appear in my first book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Feeling irritated, Ash forced herself to continue methodically untangling Ana’s hair from the ribbons and pins.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
