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as in ambush
a device or scheme for capturing another by surprise
undercover agents devised a trap to catch the counterfeiters a bear trap
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as in ambushment
a setup in which hidden attackers lie in wait
an overland route to the Far East that was once notorious for the many robbers who laid traps for unsuspecting wayfarers
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as in tangle
something that catches and holds
the promotion is really just a trap to keep her from taking a new job elsewhere
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as in to tangle
to catch or hold as if in a net
an ambitious young man who was now trapped in a series of shady business deals
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand
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Recent Examples of trap
Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Fans of Sommers’s retro action classic The Mummy will find plenty to enjoy, as a reluctant Mowgli leads a dastardly British captain (Cary Elwes) into various elaborate traps in search of hidden treasure.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
That’s because all the air gets trapped in the elastic edges.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Cloudflare designed the trap pages and links to remain invisible and inaccessible to regular visitors, so people browsing the web don't run into them by accident.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Fans of Sommers’s retro action classic The Mummy will find plenty to enjoy, as a reluctant Mowgli leads a dastardly British captain (Cary Elwes) into various elaborate traps in search of hidden treasure.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Allergens can get trapped in upholstery, which is much more challenging to clean.4
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—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
That’s because all the air gets trapped in the elastic edges.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trap
Noun
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But then, on February 28th, Vance tag-teamed with Trump in the Oval Office ambush of Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Watch Whoopi Goldberg lead The View cohosts singing, dancing about harmful tariffs to the tune of 'The Hokey Pokey' Naturally, this led to a live View ambush, with Teta and Behar cold-calling Haines during the recording.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The shoes stirred something deeper — a tangle of racial and social complexities that came with simply wanting to buy, own, or even wear them.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Even actor Kevin Bacon has found his way into this tangle of out-of-state donors.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Consider the many maladies dedicated to specific parts of the toddler body: pink eye; strep throat; ear infection; hand, foot, and mouth disease.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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High-quality studies show fluoride prevents cavities and repairs damage to teeth caused by bacteria in the mouth.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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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At this point, players are ready to grab the $150 bonus or a $1,500 first bet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most people scroll past because your opening didn't grab them fast enough.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The Palestine Red Crescent Society said four of its ambulances had been surrounded after responding to an Israeli attack in Rafah.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Astringent attack followed by a dense, chewy and edgy mid palate rich with flavors of fudge, chocolate and black cherries; on the finish—toffee, brownies and an explosion of red cherries.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 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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“Trap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trap. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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