birdlimed

past tense of birdlime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdlimed
Verb
  • Fusaro said investigators are interested in any activity captured in or around the apartment complex, particularly that involving suspicious vehicles or individuals.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • Against the backdrop of the city's elegant architecture, Lopez floated through the evening in a voluminous butter yellow gown that captured two of fashion's current obsessions.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Fish and Wildlife will now assess the animal and, if healthy, it will be collared and released into the nearest suitable habitat within the Santa Monica Mountains, the Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • The video, from a traffic stop of a white Volvo semi in a rural area on May 18, shows officers pulling the vehicle over before the driver descends from the cab and attempts to run away, crossing a set of train tracks before being quickly collared by law enforcement.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The potatoes had just the right creaminess, which meshed well with the braise.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 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
Verb
  • Ognall said that Stagg had been entrapped, and ruled that any evidence gathered from the operation was inadmissible in court.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
  • At least one person was entrapped in the wreckage, according to the Forney Police Department.
    Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Birdlimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdlimed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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