unravel
verb (used with object)
to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.).
unravels
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present tense formof unravel (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Still, this could change if the U.S.-Iran deal unravels or fails to prevent another summer energy spike, Smith says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
The pressure is truly on with five games remaining as the campaign unravels at a crucial juncture.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
A failed breakout of that nature, especially one that unravels quickly, would be a meaningful bearish signal.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
We wander back wet, down to Castillo Square, down to the ghosts of Bar Milano, a stand-in for Bar Torino, and Café Suizo, where the fiesta unravels in insults, a love polygon and fisticuffs.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
And I could picture her again: she unravels the carpet halfway each night so her hip isn’t against bare concrete as she lies on her side.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
