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
Durov, who was born in Russia, is embroiled in a legal battle in France.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Friends and partners Sasa and Kalle once shared a vision of justice — now, with one embroiled in a personal rape case and the other defending a high-profile gang member, their ideals and loyalties begin to unravel.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2025
The Ukrainian State Film Agency, an independent entity that has been embroiled in controversy in recent years, is now in the process of falling under the mandate of the culture ministry.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2025
Taxpayers who are embroiled in disputes with the IRS are no different.
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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David Ingram, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Friends and partners Sasa and Kalle once shared a vision of justice — now, with one embroiled in a personal rape case and the other defending a high-profile gang member, their ideals and loyalties begin to unravel.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2025
The Ukrainian State Film Agency, an independent entity that has been embroiled in controversy in recent years, is now in the process of falling under the mandate of the culture ministry.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2025
Taxpayers who are embroiled in disputes with the IRS are no different.
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
Verb
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In June, Emily’s legs were tangled between Gen’s in the flatbed of Gen’s pick-up truck, the metal hot beneath her skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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The homeowner's Stars and Stripes, which was fluttering on the flagpole beside the entrance, was tangled.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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If not, neighbors, friends, or anyone nearby needs to know that they could be trapped.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
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Chicken Parm Sandwiches Preheat oven to broil with rack about 4 inches from heat source.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Toss with some of the reduced basting juices, and then grill or broil at high heat until the meat begins to crisp and caramelize.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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So much of the book is about family drama, but it’s enmeshed in criminal activity.—
Dwyer Murphy
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Some major media companies, including NPR, PBS and Walt Disney Co., have been enmeshed in legal maneuverings or threats to block crucial flowing of funding.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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