entanglement
noun
en·tan·gle·ment
in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b
: something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares
a project delayed by legal entanglements
2
: the condition of being deeply involved
their entanglement in politics
Examples of entanglement in a Sentence
his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements
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The Republic’s first decades were shaped by the rivalry between the British and French empires, and George Washington used his farewell address to warn his countrymen against permanent foreign entanglements.
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Ian Bremmer,
Time,
25 June 2026
Thankfully, though, there are plenty of other personal and professional entanglements to share in the spotlight.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
And then there is a string of new romantic entanglements.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Clark was involved in an entanglement with DeWanna Bonner in the fourth quarter.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Ian Bremmer,
Time,
25 June 2026
Thankfully, though, there are plenty of other personal and professional entanglements to share in the spotlight.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
And then there is a string of new romantic entanglements.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Clark was involved in an entanglement with DeWanna Bonner in the fourth quarter.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for entanglement
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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entanglement. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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