embroiling

present participle of embroil
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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Verb
  • The sides had been tangling over the evidence since March, when the judge held a Frye hearing to determine whether the new type of DNA testing should be admissible.
    Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Ventless hoods don't have ductwork and include a charcoal filter for trapping smoke and odors so that air can be recirculated.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The pickup truck caught fire on impact, trapping its driver inside.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This makes broiling ideal for finishing dishes with a golden crust or crisp exterior.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • For a more relaxed evening, my preferred way to prep is by simply baking them until crispy and broiling a little Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top, which takes about 20 minutes total.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Embroiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroiling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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