1
as in entanglement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in arrest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of entrapment
Themes of entrapment, unrequited love and loss penetrate the screen, with Lachman conveying the narrative through a bespoke aesthetic captured on different celluloid formats.
—
Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The truck had suddenly turned right, crossing the road's bike path and forcing Adam's entrapment under its chassis.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The man, who was not identified, was seriously injured by the collapse and entrapment.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
This is believed to also address the risk of suffocation and entrapment.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for entrapment 
Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The truck had suddenly turned right, crossing the road's bike path and forcing Adam's entrapment under its chassis.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The man, who was not identified, was seriously injured by the collapse and entrapment.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
This is believed to also address the risk of suffocation and entrapment.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for entrapment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrapment
Noun
-
And Musk's financial entanglement with Washington's largest department has stirred skepticism and concerns about conflict of interest.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
-
The book takes place over the course of one afternoon blow job, while both participants remember the entirety of their entanglement.—
Haley Mlotek,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The nine hours of video obtained from the Miami-Dade state attorney’s office also include body camera video from the men’s arrests tied to state and federal cases in South Florida and New York.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
-
What To Know Ocasio-Cortez spoke out against the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, which has led to thousands of arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The chain of events mirror what transpired last month in the lead-up to the M23's capture of Goma.—
JUSTIN KABUMBA,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Feb. 2025
-
Cut to the two men brawling in the bowels of a derelict ship in the Miami port, where Spencer has imprisoned and ultimately attempts to drown his son to evade capture.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The bloc’s landmark AI law, which recently became enforceable for the first time, imposes tough restrictions and threatens hefty fines for breaches.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Vance, a vocal critic of European content moderation policies, has suggested the U.S. should reconsider its NATO commitments if European governments impose restrictions on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near entrapment
Cite this Entry
“Entrapment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrapment. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share