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
But by 2021, the Golden Globes and the HFPA were embroiled in a major scandal when they were criticized for diversity failures among their votership and allegations of problematic behavior.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
Dulos and Farber Dulos were embroiled in a contentious divorce and a custody battle over their five children at the time.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Other states such as West Virginia are currently embroiled in fights over their vaccine requirements, with the governor pushing for more religious exemptions for school-aged children.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
South Africa — which is embroiled in a protracted dispute with the US over Pretoria’s Black empowerment laws, among other issues — went further, calling Washington’s move a violation of the UN Charter.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Though embroiled in chaos and uncertainty, having suffered one of the greatest humiliations possible, Maduro’s government is in a much better position than the early hours of Saturday, exercising full control over the nation’s main power center.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2026
The show was cancelled after Spears was embroiled in a teen pregnancy scandal, but in 2023, Paramount+ gifted fans with a revival film called Zoey 102 that reunited most of the original stars.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Minnesota is embroiled in a growing scandal after revelations that potentially billions in taxpayer dollars were distributed fraudulently through members of the state's Somali population.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Some of the employees have since been asked to return to their jobs, and many of the layoffs have been embroiled in legal battles.
—Connor Greene, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
Dulos and Farber Dulos were embroiled in a contentious divorce and a custody battle over their five children at the time.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Other states such as West Virginia are currently embroiled in fights over their vaccine requirements, with the governor pushing for more religious exemptions for school-aged children.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2026
South Africa — which is embroiled in a protracted dispute with the US over Pretoria’s Black empowerment laws, among other issues — went further, calling Washington’s move a violation of the UN Charter.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Though embroiled in chaos and uncertainty, having suffered one of the greatest humiliations possible, Maduro’s government is in a much better position than the early hours of Saturday, exercising full control over the nation’s main power center.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2026
The show was cancelled after Spears was embroiled in a teen pregnancy scandal, but in 2023, Paramount+ gifted fans with a revival film called Zoey 102 that reunited most of the original stars.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Minnesota is embroiled in a growing scandal after revelations that potentially billions in taxpayer dollars were distributed fraudulently through members of the state's Somali population.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Some of the employees have since been asked to return to their jobs, and many of the layoffs have been embroiled in legal battles.
—Connor Greene, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroiled
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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
Verb
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Harry remains trapped in the past.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, those trapped either faced burning alive by the fire or death by bullets fired from the outside.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Homebuyers canceled their purchase agreements at the highest rate on record in December, another signal of a housing market mired in uncertainty.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The agreement has been mired in controversy due to the concerns of some European nations about its impacts on local and regional producers, especially farmers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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