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also immesh
as in to entrap
to catch or hold as if in a net
soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention
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Recent Examples of enmesh
This approach aligned with the priorities of the United States during the early Cold War, enmeshing West Germany into an international order meant to protect against future conflict.
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TIME, 23 Feb. 2025
It’s also enmeshed with a BEAMS PLUS twist on classic nautical style, blending craftsmanship with contemporary design.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
When enmeshed with capitalism, genius fosters almost inordinate ambition and grants the kind of power that few would turn down but even fewer should wield.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Yarrow returned to his native Manhattan, upon graduation from college, and enmeshed himself in the Greenwich Village folk scene.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2025
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TIME, 23 Feb. 2025
It’s also enmeshed with a BEAMS PLUS twist on classic nautical style, blending craftsmanship with contemporary design.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025
When enmeshed with capitalism, genius fosters almost inordinate ambition and grants the kind of power that few would turn down but even fewer should wield.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Yarrow returned to his native Manhattan, upon graduation from college, and enmeshed himself in the Greenwich Village folk scene.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enmesh
Verb
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Gabi and Robinson head to the diner to entrap Maggie with yet another plate of cheese fries.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the initial announcement about the plan to vacate the convictions of felons entrapped by crack-selling stings in Broward County, the convicts were told not to contact the State Attorney's Office or the Broward Sheriff's Office.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, a recent IRS Chief Counsel memorandum shows that these traps can also ensnare the IRS.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some past efforts by states to purge noncitizens from voting rolls, however, have ensnared eligible U.S. citizens due to data inaccuracies.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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But when he gets tangled up in a high-stakes money laundering scandal, his family’s entire legacy is at risk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some 30 feet ahead, a dark silhouette materialized between the vines and tangled undergrowth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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In a Facebook post, the National Institute for Emergency Medicine in Thailand said around 320 workers were on the site at the time of the collapse and 20 are trapped in the lift shafts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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These are some signs that you’re trapped in a cycle of too much hustle and stress.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Born in Dublin, Ireland, Jordan became entangled with motorsport from an early age.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Initial inquiries suggested the man had become entangled in fishing tackle before falling overboard, according to the news release.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Who knew the couture and cowboy sensibilities could mesh so well.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Raftery said Tuesday in a conference call that coach Bill Self has had difficulty getting the new players to mesh.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Within moments, all 10 players on the court, along with multiple coaches and trainers, were involved in the scuffle.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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She was involved in multiple efforts to expand IVF access last Congress that were ultimately blocked by Republicans.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dickerson had 25 points while snaring nine rebounds, including six offensive boards.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Certainly the paper snared a win March 4 when Judge Lewis J. Liman hit pause on any further discovery by Team Baldoni.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Enmesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmesh. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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