unravel
verb (used with object)
to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.).
unraveling
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present participleof unravel.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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The unraveling of marriages among the ultrawealthy has long been a subject of fascination on Wall Street and beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
There was the unraveling: a July report that passages of his thesis matched another scholar’s, an investigation, his resignation and, nine days later, his death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
On the ChatGPT timeline, nearly the same point coincides with Situational Awareness’s unraveling.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The unraveling of the Situational Awareness hedge fund has inspired comparisons with Long-Term Capital Management, a legendary hedge fund that failed in spectacular fashion in 1998.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
He is dressing like a slob—his life is unraveling.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
