unravel
verb (used with object)
to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.).
have unraveled
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present perfectof unravel.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Higher yields have unraveled some of the diversification that we saw this summer,” she added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Anthropic and Andon said Claudius might have unraveled because its context window filled up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
They are expected to testify on how the fire and landfill emissions have unraveled the fabric of the semi-rural community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
Ever advancing DNA sequencing techniques have unraveled evolutionary relationships in many other species.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 31, 2024
I have had plenty of time for thought, since you brought me here, and I have unraveled the fact that I made a consummate fool of myself.
From Princess Zara by Bert Knight
