GORDIAN KNOT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

Gordian knot

noun

Definition of Gordian knot

as in hot water

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Recent Examples of Gordian knot If there’s a way to cut this Gordian knot, Pelly hasn’t found it, but then, neither has anyone else. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025 Nuclear power has gained momentum this year as a possible solution to this Gordian knot. — Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 This is a perpetual paradox in films dealing with subjects such as child abuse, however, and is not a Gordian knot that a single film can be expected to unravel. — Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026 The new mayor is also looking to reform the city’s property-tax system, a Gordian knot that no mayor has been able to successfully untangle, which would help reduce landlords’ costs. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 30 Jan. 2026 The decisive opportunity—and the most formidable challenge—resides within the Gordian knot of healthcare operations. — Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for Gordian knot

Noun

The disease does not generally spread from person to person, but infections can occur if the bacteria get into a building's water supply, including in shower heads, sink faucets, hot water tanks, heaters, cooling towers and other plumbing systems.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Next, Mock recommends disinfecting the can by either spraying it with disinfectant or applying a solution of 1/8 cup bleach and one quart hot water and scrubbing the entire can well.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Definition of hot water

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This doesn’t apply only to the mobile suit battles but to the film’s emotional crux, the relationship between Gigi and Hathaway.

— Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 19 May 2026
The noise reached its crux during the Oklahoma State game, after which — coincidentally or not — Peterson started playing more.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026