mousetraps 1 of 2

plural of mousetrap

mousetraps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mousetrap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mousetraps
Noun
  • In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
  • Further down the street, a troupe of drummers held court with a mix of snares and bass.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The dome traps high pressure into one place, like a lid on a kettle.
    Eric Lyons, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Clear Overgrowth Remove dense vegetation up against the house, which traps moisture and creates a cozy habitat for termites.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
    Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Ismaïla Sarr nets a goal in the 56th minute.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • But a trade that nets them another teenage stud at the expense of Knies might well hurt those efforts with Matthews and maybe even spur his eventual exit.
    Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Record short screen captures and have early adopters share them in team channels.
    Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The titanium oxide captures ambient light, and converts it into an electrical current.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
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“Mousetraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mousetraps. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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