How to Use knotted in a Sentence

knotted

adjective
  • The bull was yanking against the knotted mess with all its might to no avail.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The stage was strewn with tufts of white tulle and a chair covered in knotted rope.
    — Samuel Ernest, Longreads, 2 May 2023
  • The way the knotted bodice creates a bow-like effect at the top.
    — Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Ginger is a plant with a thick, knotted stem called a rhizome.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The one with knotted straps and metallic buttons down the front?
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 Aug. 2020
  • Doorknobs were narrow and thin; there was nowhere to hang a knotted sheet.
    — Donald Antrim, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Jolie donned features an open back with a series of knotted ties and a full skirt.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 July 2021
  • The style earns its name from a knotted bow pointing upward at the back of the ankle.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Then, use the slicker brush or wool comb to gently brush out the knotted section.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Off of this tight wrap was a ball of knotted line and 5 buoys that were dragging along on the right side of the whale.
    — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The fun color and knotted bow design add a little flare to your look, and the style works year-round.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Zoë Kravitz, on the other hand, kept her tight middle part all the way up in a small knotted bun.
    — James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Verging on vamping is the swath of knotted green fabric behind him.
    — Roberta Smith, New York Times, 24 June 2021
  • Behind the building stood knotted trees that stayed bare no matter the season.
    — Rion Amilcar Scott, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2019
  • Before showering, my hair was knotted and greasy.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
  • An easy styling trick is to take any button-down from a plain old shirt to an elevated, knotted blouse.
    — Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • The braid begins at the nape of her neck with a large knotted base, then evolves into a chunky braid that simply doesn't stop.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 2024
  • In one pic, Alicia poses in a knotted bra top and slouchy jeans with her toned abs on full display.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 9 May 2023
  • Tour, replacing the current knotless braid trend for a knotted base.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 July 2024
  • Waking up with knotted hair and sheet creases on your face doesn’t have to be a reality.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Cotton twine baskets can either come in knotted macrame or twisted strands in a hammock style.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The knotted and stringy texture gives it a realistic look even though it's made out of faux cotton.
    — Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Our boot laces were broken and knotted, our tattered and ice-caked pants flapped around our legs, and at night our wet clothing froze stiff.
    — Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Hot glue the knotted end of the loop into the center of the egg shape, then glue the final egg halves together.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • There was a knotted towel wrapped around her head and neck, according to court documents.
    — Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2023
  • This plush pillow has a knotted, yet soft, design that instantly adds texture to your space.
    — Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The game remained knotted 1-1 at halftime.
    — Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The distinct knotted shape is typically left with long tails, just like how some of their suit jackets were tonight.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2021
  • The first half saw four lead changes and eight ties, including a knotted 52-52 score at the half.
    — Katherine Fitzgerald, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2021
  • These slingbacks feature a red knotted bungy-cord style strap and a cognac-colored sole and adjustable back.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 21 May 2026

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