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as in tangle
something that catches and holds
he was caught in the web of branches she was trapped by her own web of lies
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as in ambush
a device or scheme for capturing another by surprise
an ingenious web that was spun by undercover agents going after drug dealers
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Recent Examples of web
The loyalty that leaders have to students and the district has built an interconnected web of knowledge, Vaughn said.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This arguably favors Ethereum’s attempt to become the go-to settlement layer for the agentic web, particularly significant with institutional investors backing the network heavily.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Our Universe may be full of stars, galaxies, and a cosmic web of large-scale structure, all separated by the vastness of empty space between them, but it wasn’t born that way.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
In terms of compatibility with web apps and sites, both should serve you well.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This arguably favors Ethereum’s attempt to become the go-to settlement layer for the agentic web, particularly significant with institutional investors backing the network heavily.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Our Universe may be full of stars, galaxies, and a cosmic web of large-scale structure, all separated by the vastness of empty space between them, but it wasn’t born that way.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
In terms of compatibility with web apps and sites, both should serve you well.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for web
Noun
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Rise Of The Two Philosophies For years, the default approach to multicloud networking was a chaotic, do-it-yourself affair, leading to a fragile, unmanageable tangle of siloed configurations.—
Serge Lucio,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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State investigators allege that Pusser staged an August 12, 1967, pre-dawn ambush that killed his wife, Pauline.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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After her attempts to fight the dog off failed, Pasamanick decided to bite the pitbull’s neck, resulting in the dog eventually stopping the ambush.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead of relying on traditional bankers with limited Rolodexes, founders are increasingly turning to firms like Nassau Street Partners, which focus on structured distribution to family offices, high-net-worth investors, and next-generation strategics.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Get Inside Wealth directly to your inbox The Inside Wealth newsletter by Robert Frank is your weekly guide to high-net-worth investors and the industries that serve them.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Inconsistency is another trap—being visible during a launch but silent during challenges erodes credibility.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Low-lying areas that trap water are perfect environments for mosses.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Maybe the labyrinth was all bull.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pieces include a glass labyrinth by Roy Lichtenstein, a Ferris wheel by Basquiat, a forest-like pavilion by David Hockney, and other quirky attractions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Yet the maze of HIPAA compliance, FDA approvals, and patient consent could delay progress for years.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Guests must sign up for a time slot to go into the maze.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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From the randomest hookup to the most heavily layered entanglement.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Weimar Republic’s financial and regulatory morass made strongman rule attractive.—
Tanner H. Jones,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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These familiar, turbulent morasses of swirling droplets continue to stymie scientists.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Web.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/web. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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