as in tangling
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 embroiling
The scale of the fraud in Minnesota dwarfs the roughly $100 million welfare scandal that rocked Mississippi from 2016 to 2019, embroiling former NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a civil lawsuit and sullying the state’s reputation for oversight.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Shea Couleé is speaking about the drama embroiling some of the former members of her drag family.
—James Factora, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Shea Couleé is speaking about the drama embroiling some of the former members of her drag family.
—James Factora, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroiling
Verb
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This will help prevent tangling and stretching during the wash cycle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Laces can be washed in the same load, ideally tucked into another laundry bag to prevent tangling.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Climate risk is trapping value in place.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In September, while fighting a fire, a garage collapsed, trapping and badly injuring the 27-year-old.—
Ginger Allen,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Avoid broiling delicate greens or dishes with fresh herbs, which will easily char under the heat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 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
Cite this Entry
“Embroiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroiling. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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