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
The announcement from Iervolino, who is embroiled in financial litigation having recently parted ways with business partner Monika Bakardi, comes as AI actress Tilly Norwood has sparked backlash from the acting community, prompting SAG-AFTRA to lash out.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
He is currently embroiled in a bitter rivalry with his former friend Christian Cage and The Patriarchy, with a major match between them expected to be announced for the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Her life starts to disintegrate as she becomes embroiled in the world of The Worrall Family.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That is sadly the position Princess Beatrice finds herself in after the recent scandals her mother, Sarah Ferguson, and her father, Prince Andrew, have been embroiled in.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
He is currently embroiled in a bitter rivalry with his former friend Christian Cage and The Patriarchy, with a major match between them expected to be announced for the upcoming Full Gear pay-per-view.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Her life starts to disintegrate as she becomes embroiled in the world of The Worrall Family.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That is sadly the position Princess Beatrice finds herself in after the recent scandals her mother, Sarah Ferguson, and her father, Prince Andrew, have been embroiled in.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
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Biologists use it, too, to understand the way proteins in our cells tangle up and to create effective gene-editing technologies.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
3 Oct. 2025
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The parachute relies on a single suspension line rather than many cords, which reduces tangling and speeds up deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Many moths, attracted to the ultraviolet lights, were captured during a light-trapping excursion near Malles Venosta, Italy.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The bread is broiled, slathered in a homemade fondue-like beer cheese sauce, then broiled once more to create a toast that’s crunchy on the bottom and lusciously-creamy on top.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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They're built and broiled in one skillet, and are ready to eat in just 25 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Zerohash raised $104 million in funding from financial firms including Morgan Stanley and Interactive Brokers, part of its strategy to enmesh itself with banks and brokers that are building crypto products.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Emily Gunyou Halaas skillfully embodies the producer and party host enmeshed in the obsession with critics’ approval.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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