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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Speaking in Portugal this week, Warsh seemed keen to move the Fed through judicial entanglements and get on with the task at hand.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
From a very modern romantic entanglement to an epic tale of power and class in Pakistan, here are some of the most exciting debut novels of the year so far.
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The Week Uk,
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2 July 2026
Potential romantic entanglement aside, these two have seriously different perspectives on Paula’s predicament.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Complicated money matters, emotional entanglements or the fear of choosing incorrectly could cloud your judgment today.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
From a very modern romantic entanglement to an epic tale of power and class in Pakistan, here are some of the most exciting debut novels of the year so far.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Potential romantic entanglement aside, these two have seriously different perspectives on Paula’s predicament.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Complicated money matters, emotional entanglements or the fear of choosing incorrectly could cloud your judgment today.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 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 4 Jul. 2026.
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