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as in web
usually meshes plural
something that catches and holds
a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy
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as in netting
a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
spread a mesh across the doorway to keep out insects
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
dolphins sometimes become meshed in fishnets
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Recent Examples of mesh
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
This breathable road-running sneaker can withstand the summer heat thanks to its mesh material.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
But Ehlers has given Carolina a newfound level of offensive depth, especially given he’s meshed surprisingly well with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, two veteran checkers who have been mucking and grinding for years on a team that does that better than anyone.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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Noun
The Linen pair is a bit more traditional in terms of 204L styles, mixing a gradient blue mesh base with soft suede overlays.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 June 2026
This breathable road-running sneaker can withstand the summer heat thanks to its mesh material.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Verb
The religiously conservative Gheorghius might not mesh right away with the ultra-liberal utopianism of their new home, but Jesus didn’t have a problem with good schools and excellent healthcare.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
But Ehlers has given Carolina a newfound level of offensive depth, especially given he’s meshed surprisingly well with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, two veteran checkers who have been mucking and grinding for years on a team that does that better than anyone.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesh
Noun
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The complicated web of accusations is laid out in a series of lawsuits filed in Florida, Nevada and California.—
Michelle Marchante
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Bots now outnumber humans online — 53% of web traffic, and climbing.—
Renana Ashkenazi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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For gardens, covering vulnerable plants with lightweight netting may help protect leaves and flowers from feeding damage.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Located along Occidental Avenue and South King Street, the zones consisted of plastic cones and orange construction netting.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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It is believed he may have been trapped in that same spot for nearly 24 hours until a passerby was finally able to hear his calls for help, West Metro Fire Rescue said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Police and fire officials said the men were on the reef when the incoming tide quickly surrounded them and left them trapped with rising water and no safe way back to shore.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese and sweet onions softened to a slippery tangle.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Ionic technology helps regulate heat and flatten thick hair types while eliminating frizz, and the ceramic plates deliver a shiny, snag-free finish that's especially useful for thick hair prone to tangles.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
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The overall score is based on a nation’s performance across 38 indicators in 12 categories, including tax treatment, rule of law, quality of life, investor and high-net-worth migration pathways, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Kerry said that industrial fishing fleets continue to exploit the oceans, with some vessels operating thousands of miles from home and using massive nets that indiscriminately catch marine life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Mesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesh. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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