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
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
After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 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
The uncertainty surrounding the status of filming on the popular Hulu show comes as its cast members have been embroiled in a number of scandals since mid-March.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 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
All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The ferry launch comes as Safe Harbor Marina is separately embroiled in a dispute with the operators of the tall ship Schooner Bill of Rights, a historic vessel that received a termination notice from the marina in March with no reason given.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Take Columbia University, which two years ago was embroiled in violent conflict.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 May 2026
After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 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
The uncertainty surrounding the status of filming on the popular Hulu show comes as its cast members have been embroiled in a number of scandals since mid-March.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 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
All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The ferry launch comes as Safe Harbor Marina is separately embroiled in a dispute with the operators of the tall ship Schooner Bill of Rights, a historic vessel that received a termination notice from the marina in March with no reason given.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Take Columbia University, which two years ago was embroiled in violent conflict.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroiled
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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 Thunder’s history on May 28 is troubled and tangled.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 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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The economy has been devastated, and many feel trapped between a government with no mercy and a future with no clear path forward.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Browns were mired in the disastrous results of their 2022 trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson, which cost Cleveland three future first-round picks.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Every major opinion poll showed the longtime Democratic politician mired near the bottom of the pack, overshadowed by his flashier or wealthier rivals.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Embroiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroiled. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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