inextricable

adjective

Definition of inextricablenext
as in difficult

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Recent Examples of inextricable Amid the inextricable trauma of losing her 18-year-old child, the mother had feared that traditional funeral customs might be handled differently because of the manner in which her daughter died. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Combining news footage, expert interviews and a dizzying array of film and TV clips, the documentary makes the case for the inextricable relationship between pop culture and politics, each side shaping the other. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 Today’s best design is as Instagrammable as ever, but simultaneously demands a less fleeting consideration, often suggesting a more permanent, inextricable link with the environment. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The two have been practically inextricable over the past decade as Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord) became one of the biggest country stars on the planet, and Bunnie (Alyssa DeFord) became a popular podcaster. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inextricable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inextricable
  1. difficult
  2. inexplicable
  3. knotty
  4. insoluble
  5. unexplainable
  6. impossible
Adjective
  • Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Republican strategists have welcomed those nominations as an opening for attack in a difficult election year.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of difficult
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  • The move is widely deemed inexplicable and inexcusable, as George is considered an inconsistent, injury-prone downgrade from Brown, despite the draft capital.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The organization said Kirbiyik, who spent 10 years alongside Deniz, had not noticed any signs of illness and was shocked by his sudden and inexplicable death.
    — ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
Definition of inexplicable
Adjective
  • Supergirl is, on paper, aiming for something knottier than a typical comic-book adaptation.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
  • This gives the roots a knotty appearance from which its common name is derived.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of knotty
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  • Barley Barley is high in insoluble and soluble fiber, especially beta-glucan.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • Improve Gut Health Oats are a source of insoluble and soluble fiber, like beta-glucan, a component of nutrient-rich complex carbohydrates.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of insoluble
Adjective
  • People often search for answers after tragedy, looking for something that might explain the unexplainable.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
  • Once again, a great NBA team is left to explain the unexplainable after losing in a most unimaginable way.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Definition of unexplainable
Adjective
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
  • Shrouded completely in a thick, poisonous cloud cover, its surface is obviously impossible to observe.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026
Definition of impossible

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