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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Recent Examples of embroil
There’s no doubt that the numerous scandals the former prince Andrew is embroiled in are not great for the British monarchy.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 May 2026
The pair have been embroiled in a legal battle after the actress sold her share of the winery to Stoli Group.
—Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Freeman reportedly knew the woman who had stabbed him, and the two were embroiled in an ongoing argument, a police source with knowledge of the case said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
His investigation takes him to New Orleans, where he becomes embroiled in a series of brutal murders.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 May 2026
The pair have been embroiled in a legal battle after the actress sold her share of the winery to Stoli Group.
—Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Freeman reportedly knew the woman who had stabbed him, and the two were embroiled in an ongoing argument, a police source with knowledge of the case said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
His investigation takes him to New Orleans, where he becomes embroiled in a series of brutal murders.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
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Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley are tangled in a bitter contest that’s headed to a runoff on June 16.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The design allows the LCS to operate in shallower coastal waters and avoid getting tangled in wires or cables, like those that might tether mines.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Seven men in search of gold were trapped in the mazelike cave network in Xaisomboun province more than a week ago when heavy rain and flash flooding blocked the only entrance.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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In this recipe, greens get a splash of absinthe for a strong anise flavor, then the oysters are broiled to a light golden brown.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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The planet’s surface is broiling at about 460 degrees Celsius (860 degrees Fahrenheit), about double the temperature required to melt pure tin.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Mars is becoming easier to sight, after being enmeshed in the bright twilight glow for nearly a year.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Elwes has spent his years in California not just establishing his family life, but also further enmeshing himself in Hollywood.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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