tangle
verb (used with object)
to bring together into a mass of confusedly interlaced or intertwisted threads, strands, or other like parts; snarl.
will tangle
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future tenseof tangle.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"It's very important that the hundred rowers coordinate because the oars are quite long and they will tangle with each other," Trammell Hudson stressed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
A new Congress will tangle with this issue after January 3.
From Fox News ● Oct. 20, 2018
Democratic candidates will tangle in the next presidential debate, on CNN on Oct.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 17, 2015
That describes Thursday’s game at Ford Field, where the 10-0 Packers will tangle with the 7-3 Lions. But that was also the situation 49 years ago, the last time an undefeated N.F.L. team played on Thanksgiving.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2011
"That sword will tangle you up, m'lord. Better a knife."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
