1
as in tangling
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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2
as in grabbing
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 trapping
Besides being exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to remove, paint can also damage brick by trapping moisture within the wall assembly leading to flaking paint and possible structural damage to the building.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Exploring nutrient-dense affordable staple foods can also help nourish your brain and body to support your health goals without breaking the bank or trapping you in meal prep prison for hours at a time.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many cities across the state faced above average maximum temperatures this July — consistent with a decades-long increase influenced by the heat-trapping effects of atmospheric pollution.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Authorities at the time alleged that her boyfriend, Alexander Paul Wardell, then 30, locked them inside, trapping them when a fire broke out, according to the probable cause declaration obtained by PEOPLE.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Similarly, beaver populations dramatically declined in much of the park by the mid-20th century due to trapping.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
In New Orleans, the storm surge broke numerous levees flooding 80% of the city and killing hundreds and trapping thousands of people.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Singular stories leave persons frozen in time, limiting their socioeconomic and political possibilities and trapping them in death photographs, video footages, and protest hashtags.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s made of soft 100% cotton with a polyester fill that provides a plush, hotel-quality feeling without trapping heat.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Exploring nutrient-dense affordable staple foods can also help nourish your brain and body to support your health goals without breaking the bank or trapping you in meal prep prison for hours at a time.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many cities across the state faced above average maximum temperatures this July — consistent with a decades-long increase influenced by the heat-trapping effects of atmospheric pollution.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Authorities at the time alleged that her boyfriend, Alexander Paul Wardell, then 30, locked them inside, trapping them when a fire broke out, according to the probable cause declaration obtained by PEOPLE.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Similarly, beaver populations dramatically declined in much of the park by the mid-20th century due to trapping.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
In New Orleans, the storm surge broke numerous levees flooding 80% of the city and killing hundreds and trapping thousands of people.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Singular stories leave persons frozen in time, limiting their socioeconomic and political possibilities and trapping them in death photographs, video footages, and protest hashtags.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
It’s made of soft 100% cotton with a polyester fill that provides a plush, hotel-quality feeling without trapping heat.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapping
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The sides had been tangling over the evidence since March, when the judge held a Frye hearing to determine whether the new type of DNA testing should be admissible.—
Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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More than a month after his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s music has largely slipped away from the Billboard charts following the headline-grabbing news that one of rock’s founding fathers had passed away.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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That total lack of self-awareness and disregard for consequences fed right into Epstein’s warped way of entrapping others.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Now, the Bears are close to catching back up, as the score is 27-24 at the time of this writing.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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But despite catching all of that on TV, a lot of the fun was happening in the audience and backstage, away from the cameras.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Antonelli was showing signs of progress toward Russell’s pace early in 2025, including snaring an impressive sprint race pole in Miami.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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When the Green Line train pulled into a station, Soria pushed Flores onto the train platform before snatching money out of the hands of a man and taking off running, FOX 32 Chicago reported.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just as Bay crashed the party in Chicago by snatching three points in their record attendance game, the Washington Spirit did the same to Bay, netting three unanswered goals in the first half.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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On another, the Internal Revenue Code stands ready with its expatriation tax regime—potentially ensnaring not only those who voluntarily renounce their citizenship but also those whose citizenship is stripped away.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And yet, these counterattacks may be ensnaring scientists in a catch-22.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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Whether a user is creating video for social channels, producing content for clients or capturing everyday moments, the new Premiere app will provide the same sort of tools that are already relied on by millions of content creators around the world.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Trapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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