as in traps
to catch or hold as if in a net
a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness
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Recent Examples of entraps
This superb thriller about an obsessed fan (Kathy Bates) who rescues, and then entraps, a best-selling author (James Caan) still stands as an edge-of-your-seat experience.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entraps
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Basil also traps heat and humidity close to the ground, creating the ideal environment for summer-loving peppers, while also boosting the pepper's flavor both on the ground and on our plate.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Then the glottis closes, which briefly traps air inside the lungs while the chest and abdominal muscles contract; in turn, pressure builds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The movie is about how Irwin and his brother, a high-rolling ex-cop named Gary (Adam Driver), get involved in a financial scheme that ensnares them in the tentacles of the Russian mob.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Crude prices have spiked to their highest levels in at least 14 years as the war, now in its second week, ensnares countries and places that are critical to the production and movement of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Entraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entraps. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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