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
The pressure is truly on with five games remaining as the campaign unravels at a crucial juncture.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
After stealing focus in everything from “Bridesmaids” to “Insidious,” Rose Byrne unravels beautifully in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” a bold, career-best turn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
The agreement also unravels a direct-to-device satellite constellation that EchoStar said in August it would develop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2025
The road descends into the Rift, cutting across wrinkled knees of bluffs, until it hits bottom and unravels on a savanna dotted with acacia trees.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
