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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in the process of taking down the Christmas tree, we managed to entangle the string of lights into a hopeless mess of wires
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
the young runaway gradually became entangled in a web of lies
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as in to complicate
to make complex or difficult
the history of Alexander the Great is entangled by variant accounts of his exploits
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Recent Examples of entangle
Earlier and better mental health care can prevent people with mental illness from being entangled in the justice system at all, Atchity said.
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
When the wedding goes south, all their romantic lives get entangled and the show follows their foibles and flings.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Most Americans say the United States has ignored serious problems at home while entangling itself in costly conflicts abroad, the poll found.
—Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, it’s been shamefully entangled with the cartels.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
When the wedding goes south, all their romantic lives get entangled and the show follows their foibles and flings.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Most Americans say the United States has ignored serious problems at home while entangling itself in costly conflicts abroad, the poll found.
—Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, it’s been shamefully entangled with the cartels.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entangle
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Russell’s second goal of the game knotted the score, senior Quinlan McNulty-Lu buried the golden goal in overtime, and the No. 7 Spy Ponders (17-5-2) pulled off a sensational 4-3 comeback win over No. 10 St. Mary’s of Lynn to advance to the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2022.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lincoln’s lead lasted just six minutes before freshman midfielder Janelle Contreras gained possession for Coastal and advanced on the goal, netting the equalizer from 12 yards out to knot the score at 1-1 before halftime.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Replace pet bowls as needed: Scratches or cracks in bowls can trap bacteria and be impossible to clean, whether in the dishwasher or by hand.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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The agency runs a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program to trap and often kill gators that threaten people or pets.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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That’s the one thing that could get complicated, at least from a hitter’s perspective.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Figuring out the best time to apply can be complicated.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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The revelations further tangle the sequence of events leading to the death of the 26-year-old Lopez.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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It’s also enmeshed with a BEAMS PLUS twist on classic nautical style, blending craftsmanship with contemporary design.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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When enmeshed with capitalism, genius fosters almost inordinate ambition and grants the kind of power that few would turn down but even fewer should wield.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Following her separation from Kevin, Ruby became deeply intertwined with Hildebrandt.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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But drug use is still deeply intertwined with homelessness, both as a risk factor and an effect of losing housing, the researchers wrote.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the initial announcement about the plan to vacate the convictions of felons entrapped by crack-selling stings in Broward County, the convicts were told not to contact the State Attorney's Office or the Broward Sheriff's Office.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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His playbook of operations was called the Trout Memo – after the fly-fishing technique designed to entrap trout.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Mischief was found ensnared in Sebastian Inlet in October 2023 and was taken in by the Brevard Zoo.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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Rogers, then-Butler County Auditor, was a republican in southwest Ohio when an investigation into public corruption ensnared her and others in a fraud investigation.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Entangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entangle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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