entanglement
noun
en·tan·gle·ment
in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b
: something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares
a project delayed by legal entanglements
2
: the condition of being deeply involved
their entanglement in politics
Examples of entanglement in a Sentence
his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements
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Emotional or financial entanglements could feel heavier than usual today, and someone’s words could hit a nerve.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Angela questions her entanglement with Charles.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The researchers are currently pushing the boundaries of their work by testing multi-legged particle shapes modeled after high-grip plant burrs to achieve even more powerful entanglement.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
While trying to figure out the truth of the Marciano/Jessi/Demi entanglement, Schroeder found out Shay was making moves behind the scenes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Angela questions her entanglement with Charles.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The researchers are currently pushing the boundaries of their work by testing multi-legged particle shapes modeled after high-grip plant burrs to achieve even more powerful entanglement.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
While trying to figure out the truth of the Marciano/Jessi/Demi entanglement, Schroeder found out Shay was making moves behind the scenes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entanglement
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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entanglement. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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