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
The very region embroiled in this war reveals that there is not a linear shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources.
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Ezgi Canpolat, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The show stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as a bar owner in Manchester and his long-standing neighbor, who become embroiled in a feud.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Merit filed for bankruptcy last July and became embroiled in a thorny legal dispute with a former broadcasting business partner.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Musk was embroiled in a legal battle over his Tesla pay package, which could grant him roughly $56 billion, and was struck down by a judge before being reapproved by shareholders late last year.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
Then reports surfaced that Paul was embroiled in a police investigation over incidents in February involving her on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The Spartans were embroiled in a national controversy at that time due to the presence of a biological male transgender athlete on the roster.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
At present, the British Royal Family is embroiled in yet another scandal.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Both Kent campaigns were embroiled in controversy.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Ezgi Canpolat, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The show stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as a bar owner in Manchester and his long-standing neighbor, who become embroiled in a feud.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Merit filed for bankruptcy last July and became embroiled in a thorny legal dispute with a former broadcasting business partner.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Musk was embroiled in a legal battle over his Tesla pay package, which could grant him roughly $56 billion, and was struck down by a judge before being reapproved by shareholders late last year.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
Then reports surfaced that Paul was embroiled in a police investigation over incidents in February involving her on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The Spartans were embroiled in a national controversy at that time due to the presence of a biological male transgender athlete on the roster.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
At present, the British Royal Family is embroiled in yet another scandal.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Both Kent campaigns were embroiled in controversy.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroiled
Verb
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Pet owners will love the hair screw tool, which expertly removes even long hair from upholstery without getting tangled.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The barrier was a system so centralized, bureaucrats and procedural that even a straightforward literacy effort became tangled in red tape.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wenrick did not answer questions about whether or not Valencia was trapped inside.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition to Mortensen's legal trouble, Mustafa and Russell are mired in a court battle after the mother of Russell's 1-year-old son alleged Mustafa made threats against them.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their on-again, off-again relationship has been mired in cheating rumors, which are a central plot point in the TV show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Embroiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroiled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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