as in tangle
something that catches and holds
the representative was forced to resign after getting caught in a noose of lies and corruption
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Recent Examples of noose
Later that month, a garage door pull rope fashioned into a noose was found in Wallace’s garage stall before a race at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
In the image — which was taken at a tailgate in Buffalo when the Chiefs last played the team in November — a Kermit the Frog puppet, wearing Mahomes' No. 15 jersey, is seen hanging by a crane in what appears to be a noose.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Although there wasn’t a noose around the neck of the doll, the symbolism for some was a lynching because Mahomes is biracial.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
The conclusion of the investigation revealed that the noose had been there since the previous fall and was not a hate crime.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
In the image — which was taken at a tailgate in Buffalo when the Chiefs last played the team in November — a Kermit the Frog puppet, wearing Mahomes' No. 15 jersey, is seen hanging by a crane in what appears to be a noose.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Although there wasn’t a noose around the neck of the doll, the symbolism for some was a lynching because Mahomes is biracial.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
The conclusion of the investigation revealed that the noose had been there since the previous fall and was not a hate crime.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noose
Noun
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All the while, the brain hosts an even more complex tangle of chemicals.—
Elana Spivack,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2025
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The fighting is fueled by the region’s vast mineral wealth, and driven by a tangle of ethnic and political conflicts, as well as decades of bad governance.—
Patricia Huon,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Big mistake: Kitchens get plenty dirty already, but the top of your refrigerator can be a veritable dust trap.—
Lauren Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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Too many ambitious people fall into the trap of chasing other people’s definitions of discipline instead of their own.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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In addition to his work in the wind ensemble, Gael has been a key member of the marching band and indoor drumline, serving as lead snare drummer.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Echoing the raw feelings of heartbreak, the album is stripped back, with sparse snares and cymbals in lieu of a full drumkit.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t Conrad’s first legal entanglement over data access.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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Exploring the veritable labyrinth of luxury—past the couture salon displaying Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent treasures, the jewel-box bathrooms, and down the spiral staircase—guests eventually arrived at the storied Red Room.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The water level in the labyrinth of underground pipes began to drop, creating a vacuum in the system.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Talk into the night devolves into an intricate web of deception, seduction and revelation, where the lives of all involved may be destroyed or transformed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ivey’s coaching staff also casts a web of support to protect her from outside noise and aid her vision for the team’s present and future.—
Sharí Nycole,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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True educational opportunity requires not just access to loans, but a system that doesn't trap families in financial quicksand for generations.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Relying solely on perks in such an environment is like building a castle on quicksand.—
Ankita Singh,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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From the sprawling maze of vendors at one of the world’s best markets to the first and only Michelin three star restaurant in Thailand, here are Suntaranon's essential places to eat, drink, and stay in Bangkok.—
Regan Stephens,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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But with its maze of construction, detours and delays Highway 50 will be a particular chokepoint for commuters headed downtown, said Masoud Ghodrat Adabi, a Sacramento State civil engineering professor and an expert in transportation planning and traffic safety.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Noose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noose. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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