Unravel
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Physical Action
Used when referring to the literal act of separating twisted items. She carefully unraveled the tangled necklace.
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Slow Process
Often suggests a slow, careful process of detangling or solving something. With patience, he unraveled the knot in the rope.
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Satisfying Resolution
Can convey a sense of satisfaction when something complex is made clear. It felt good to finally unravel the intricacies of the knitting pattern.