as in to tangle
to place in conflict or difficulties
the town has been embroiled in controversy over the building of the huge shopping mall
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The Dodgers became embroiled in a related controversy last weekend, when singer and social media personality Nezza sang a Spanish version of the national anthem at Dodger Stadium, in an act of protest against the immigration raids, despite being asked by a team employee to sing in English.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
They have been embroiled in a series of ethical controversies.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Abarca was recently embroiled in legal domestic matters involving a charge of domestic battery, a restraining order by his wife, and custody of their 2-year-old son.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Six years ago, two school executives from the now defunct A3 charter school were embroiled in controversy.
—Windi Eklund, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
They have been embroiled in a series of ethical controversies.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Abarca was recently embroiled in legal domestic matters involving a charge of domestic battery, a restraining order by his wife, and custody of their 2-year-old son.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Six years ago, two school executives from the now defunct A3 charter school were embroiled in controversy.
—Windi Eklund, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
Verb
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One more tip: tie up the drawcords before washing so they don't get snagged or tangled.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Both work together to pick up debris and ensure that no hair gets tangled up in the vacuum.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
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Made from a durable and porous nylon-spandex blend, the skort doesn’t trap heat.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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These filters trap smoke particles and other pollutants, helping keep the air inside your car cleaner.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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As the ban came into effect on a broiling hot Sunday, adults and children splashed away in a lake in the Burgundy village of Pont-et-Massène.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Put the peppers on the center rack of an oven set to broil.—
Randy Graham,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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The results showed that students with low differentiation — those who were more emotionally enmeshed with others — experienced higher social anxiety, fear of judgment, stress and more somatic symptoms like headaches, fatigue or physical tension.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Gucci has been enmeshed with the sport since the debut of its first tennis sneaker in 1977.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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