as in tangled
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 embroiled
Soon after, classics became increasingly embroiled in America’s culture wars.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
In the Midwest grid territory, a $22 billion transmission package is embroiled in a monthslong fight, as utility regulators in North Dakota, Montana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana urge federal regulators to block it.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The incident further inflamed rising tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, which are embroiled in a bitter feud over Hungary’s access to Russian oil through a pipeline that crosses Ukrainian territory.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media later confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the attack, escalating turmoil in a region already embroiled in regional conflict.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Singhs, who both hail from Nassau County, have been embroiled in a legal battle with the owner of the 101st Ave.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
This isn’t the first time the Disturbia actor has been embroiled in unsavory dealings.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The new feature announcement comes as Instagram's parent company, Meta, is embroiled in a landmark social media trial in California over claims social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram and their features are addictive.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
In 1835, the consistory of the Church of the Prussian Union opened an official investigation into Ebel that embroiled Königsberg in recrimination and rumor.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
In the Midwest grid territory, a $22 billion transmission package is embroiled in a monthslong fight, as utility regulators in North Dakota, Montana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana urge federal regulators to block it.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The incident further inflamed rising tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, which are embroiled in a bitter feud over Hungary’s access to Russian oil through a pipeline that crosses Ukrainian territory.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Iranian state media later confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the attack, escalating turmoil in a region already embroiled in regional conflict.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Singhs, who both hail from Nassau County, have been embroiled in a legal battle with the owner of the 101st Ave.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
This isn’t the first time the Disturbia actor has been embroiled in unsavory dealings.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The new feature announcement comes as Instagram's parent company, Meta, is embroiled in a landmark social media trial in California over claims social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram and their features are addictive.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
In 1835, the consistory of the Church of the Prussian Union opened an official investigation into Ebel that embroiled Königsberg in recrimination and rumor.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroiled
Verb
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The two will be twisted and tangled for all time — plenty of T-shirts commemorate the catch — with the Series secured in Pages’ glove.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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If travel plans or deliveries get tangled, confirm details ASAP, before problems get any bigger.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shuter also said that the hit to Jackman’s reputation comes from his friendship with Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively, which has mired him in Lively’s legal drama with Justin Baldoni.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Leafs are mired in their first seven-game losing streak in nearly 11 years.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Embroiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroiled. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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