
Unravel
Physical Action
Used when referring to the literal act of separating twisted items.

She carefully unraveled the tangled necklace.
Slow Process
Often suggests a slow, careful process of detangling or solving something.

With patience, he unraveled the knot in the rope.
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.
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