as in to tangle
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 embroil
In addition to Ruffalo, the drama show stars Ozark alum Tom Pelphrey as Robbie, a father-of-two who is embroiled in a life of crime.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 13 Sep. 2025
For the past few weeks, he’s been embroiled in a back-and-forth feud with cowboy singer Charley Crockett.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Talarico’s emphasis on faith, experts noted, could be a particular advantage against Paxton, who’s been embroiled in ethics scandals and whose wife recently filed for divorce on biblical grounds.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Before his knee injury, Ilja Dragunov had been embroiled in a series of impressive matches with the likes of Bron Breakker, Sami Zayn and Ricochet, all in an effort to capture WWE's workhorse title.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 13 Sep. 2025
For the past few weeks, he’s been embroiled in a back-and-forth feud with cowboy singer Charley Crockett.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Talarico’s emphasis on faith, experts noted, could be a particular advantage against Paxton, who’s been embroiled in ethics scandals and whose wife recently filed for divorce on biblical grounds.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Before his knee injury, Ilja Dragunov had been embroiled in a series of impressive matches with the likes of Bron Breakker, Sami Zayn and Ricochet, all in an effort to capture WWE's workhorse title.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
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If roots are tangled and circling, cut 1 inch into the root mass at four equidistant places and at the bottom of the rootball.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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The American Kennel Club stated that missed grooming sessions can result in cocker spaniels' coats becoming tangled and matted.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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To keep bedding clean, invest in pet hair-resistant bedding or cover the bed with a thin sheet to trap dirt from a dog’s paws.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The bread is broiled, slathered in a homemade fondue-like beer cheese sauce, then broiled once more to create a toast that’s crunchy on the bottom and lusciously-creamy on top.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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They're built and broiled in one skillet, and are ready to eat in just 25 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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As summer gives way to fall—cooler nights, busier days—there are more opportunities to be present, to be deliberate, to be enmeshed in the dailiness of one’s life.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian economy, for instance, is enmeshed with that of the United States: Canada does about two-thirds of all its international trade with its southern neighbor.—
Phillips P. O’Brien,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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