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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in the process of taking down the Christmas tree, we managed to entangle the string of lights into a hopeless mess of wires
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
the young runaway gradually became entangled in a web of lies
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as in to complicate
to make complex or difficult
the history of Alexander the Great is entangled by variant accounts of his exploits
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Recent Examples of entangle
Kim introduces the incredible story of John Turnipseed, a man who turned his life around from a past entangled in crime and abandonment to become a beacon of hope for families.
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Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
An Israeli takeover of the West Bank would dramatically upend the status quo, trigger chaos, and further entangle the U.S. in the Middle East against its strategic interests.
—Rosemary Kelanic, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
The specific charges in the hush money case were about checks and ledgers, but the underlying accusations were seamy and deeply entangled with Trump's political rise.
—Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Jake Offenhartz and Michelle L. Price The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
These laws, along with the industry’s powerful lobby, further entangled private prisons with federal immigration policy.
—Laura Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
An Israeli takeover of the West Bank would dramatically upend the status quo, trigger chaos, and further entangle the U.S. in the Middle East against its strategic interests.
—Rosemary Kelanic, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
The specific charges in the hush money case were about checks and ledgers, but the underlying accusations were seamy and deeply entangled with Trump's political rise.
—Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Jake Offenhartz and Michelle L. Price The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
These laws, along with the industry’s powerful lobby, further entangled private prisons with federal immigration policy.
—Laura Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entangle
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And after Conal Mulkerrin scored late in the second period to knot the score again, the Harbormen held Archbishop Williams off until Mulkerrin dished a highlight-reel pass to McKenna on the power play for a 4-3 lead with 43 seconds left in the frame.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Dec. 2024
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Richardson did his part, too, rushing for a career-high 70 yards on just nine carries, highlighted by a 5-yard TD that knotted the score at 7-7 early in the second quarter.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Vehicles trapped in mud Four vehicles were trapped in mud along Mulholland Drive, around the 4100 block of Alhama Drive in Woodland Hills, Sunday evening.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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By trapping itself within the Paris framework, the U.S. was playing along with Chinese ambitions, positioning itself to squander America’s natural energy advantage, and inflicting terrible harm on its auto sector.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, the legality of putting these areas back on the table for new drilling could be complicated.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Also complicating the mix is violence between an increasing number of Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, as well as raids by both Israeli security forces and the Palestinian Authority, which has a somewhat-weak grip on the larger of the two Palestinian territories.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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And despite having never met, Carter and King would spend more than half a century tangled in a dance that would forever shape the legacy of the other.—
Katherine Fung,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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With app control, voice assistant compatibility, and a multi-directional, all-rubber brush that resists tangling, the Q5 Pro is built to ensures a thorough and seamless cleaning experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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Speaking to reporters, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra noted how enmeshed ACA coverage has become among other federal entitlement programs.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
8 Jan. 2025
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Off Season is a venture that enmeshes Kristin’s knack for creativity and craftsmanship.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
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The dancers highlighted the garments’ opulent textures, crisp lines, and relaxed, airy silhouettes through movement, reaffirming the new collection’s embrace of lightness intertwined with impeccable craftsmanship.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The bigger costs of generating power are intertwined related to federal policies and the management of the New England grid.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 Jan. 2025
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In reality, Nick wants to get his revenge on Donnie by entrapping him.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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Unlike technology companies that work to ensnare (and monetize) our attention, Foreman entrapped our bodies only to liberate our minds.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The sanctions are the outgoing Biden administration’s final attempt to stop the Salt Typhoon hacks, which have ensnared at least nine US telecommunication companies, including AT&T and Verizon.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Twelfth Amendment would resolve the presidential election quagmire that ensnared the candidates in 1800.—
Karin Wulf / Made by History,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Entangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entangle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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