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Definition of mousetrapsnext
plural of mousetrap

mousetraps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mousetrap
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Noun
  • Magaletti ventures a tentative introduction of brushes on snares; following the muted peal of distant thunder, upsammy chimes in with a plangent synthesizer sequence reminiscent of Arovane and other IDM producers from around the turn of the millennium.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Conservationists-in-the-making can join hands-on efforts like removing poacher snares, clearing invasive plants, or collecting data on endangered species.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • One of the regional officials said strikes by Saudi Arabia targeted hideouts of Iraqi militias, mainly Kataib Hezbollah, after Riyadh assessed that most of the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia came from neighboring Iraq.
    Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
  • One of those regional officials said the strikes by Saudi Arabia targeted hideouts of Iraqi militias, mainly Kataib Hezbollah, after Riyadh assessed that most of the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia came from neighboring Iraq.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Each show nets the Cyclones about $1 million.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • The Korea Times noted that under the Capital Market Act, any person who nets KRW5 billion or more by making false representations about a financial product faces a prison term of at minimum five years, with a life sentence possible at the upper end.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This angelic and sculptural top captures exactly that feeling — evoking the delicate shape of butterfly or bird wings while balancing drama with softness.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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“Mousetraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mousetraps. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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