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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
from the summit we could see knots of houses up and down the river valley
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as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship
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as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
knots of people were quietly chatting around the meeting hall
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the situation involved so many legal knots that we decided to get a lawyer
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as in to tangle
to twist together into a usually confused mass
the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together
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Recent Examples of knot
Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
As for grunt, the new biz jet gets its juice from a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines, allowing the aircraft to dart to a max speed of 441 knots.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
Columbus had nearly knotted the score late in the opening frame when a sizzling sequence saw Werenski set up Kent Johnson for a one-timer, which Dostál repelled.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
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Zach Bryan tied the knot with Samantha Leonard last week, in a private San Sebastián ceremony on New Year’s Eve.
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Trailing 68-53 early in the third, Minnesota (19-10) closed the frame on a 22-7 run to knot the score.
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
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Last month, the California Department of Public Health issued an advisory after poisonings were reported in clusters in the Monterey area and the Bay Area.—
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Meningitis can spread easily and cause brain swelling, sepsis, loss of hearing or limbs, and death.—
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One case cited an upcharge for a facial filler procedure the client didn't initially request; and after the treatment, negative results presented, such as major swelling and fluid pooling beneath their eyes.—
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Drug-trafficking networks with links to transnational cartels are active along Ecuador’s coast and have used fishermen and their small boats to transport illicit shipments, according to local police.—
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Some clinical studies have found a link between their use and hyperactivity in children.—
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During the bye week review, the coaching staff went through what the Rams had done previously with the grouping, most notably in last year’s playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings.—
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In the 2022-23 season, the grouping of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Granit Xhaka, Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus helped make Arsenal’s left-sided attacks unpredictable.—
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Her main problem was with the MAGA movement in general, believing that her negative interactions with MAGA protesters reflected the hearts and minds of the movement more broadly.—
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No, a Super Bowl run isn't likely for this team, but Pittsburgh does have a bit of a unique offense that could give defenses that rely on their pass rush problems.—
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Crowded roots may also be tightly packed and tangled, causing the plant to begin to push out of its pot.—
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Washington and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez get their feet tangled up and both went to the ground.—
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Also popular are small-batch brews with members of a home brew club or another small group bringing their own recipe, brewing it on site and participating in a tapping event to showcase their creation.—
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Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the meat until well browned all over, then transfer to the prepared plate.—
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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
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“Knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knot. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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