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
Recently, the vast majority have been coming from Sudan, embroiled in a brutal civil war which has displaced millions.
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Enquirer media partner Fox19 reported that his suspension came as the city of Cincinnati is embroiled in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed in 2023 by the former fire chief, Michael Washington, who was fired.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
Republicans have focused on the attorney general race in Virginia, where Miyares faces Democrat Jay Jones, who has been embroiled in a texting scandal.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Her 2012 film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, about a Pakistani man embroiled in the conflict after 9/11, showcasing the divide and distrust between groups in the aftermath, was similarly inspired by the family’s experiences.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Enquirer media partner Fox19 reported that his suspension came as the city of Cincinnati is embroiled in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed in 2023 by the former fire chief, Michael Washington, who was fired.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
Republicans have focused on the attorney general race in Virginia, where Miyares faces Democrat Jay Jones, who has been embroiled in a texting scandal.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Her 2012 film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, about a Pakistani man embroiled in the conflict after 9/11, showcasing the divide and distrust between groups in the aftermath, was similarly inspired by the family’s experiences.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
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Crowded roots may also be tightly packed and tangled, causing the plant to begin to push out of its pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Washington and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez get their feet tangled up and both went to the ground.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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At the landfill site dozens of rescuers scrambled overnight in search of people trapped.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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How much is a trapping license in Kentucky?—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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This matching set of baking dishes includes a large size that's great for making desserts and casseroles, roasting vegetables, marinating meats, broiling fish, and more, and a smaller one for breading and prep work.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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Shucked oysters should be boiled, broiled or fried for at least three minutes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Mark Ruffalo, as a grieving husband leading the task force, and Tom Pelphrey, as a grieving brother enmeshed in robbery, are amazing as two men who would and should be friends and allies in a better world.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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Aside from his Disney firing, Paul’s career has been enmeshed in controversy over the years.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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