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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Those positions give the countries bargain power, especially as farmers have already been hit by last year’s tariffs, losing share to Brazil that could gain even more share if the pact unravels.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
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
There is no chorus in Icke’s version, but the sentiment holds, as Oedipus unravels the puzzle of his identity with the same relentlessness that has brought him to the brink of electoral triumph.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
Every portion of itself unravels, unwinds, undoes, and re-forms into something else.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
