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also immesh
as in to entrap
to catch or hold as if in a net
soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention
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Recent Examples of enmesh
In addition, crucial societal and business-minded tradeoffs are fully enmeshed.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
According to PwC, only 19% of younger fans watched an entire game when at home, and usually are enmeshed in another activity at the same time.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The child of comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Stiller was enmeshed in the entertainment industry even before turning pro.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Second, something like breakfast together sounds great, but in reality, staying enmeshed in each other’s lives can make the transition from couple to single harder on both of you and on the children.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
According to PwC, only 19% of younger fans watched an entire game when at home, and usually are enmeshed in another activity at the same time.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The child of comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Stiller was enmeshed in the entertainment industry even before turning pro.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Second, something like breakfast together sounds great, but in reality, staying enmeshed in each other’s lives can make the transition from couple to single harder on both of you and on the children.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enmesh
Verb
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Hatt was ejected from the truck, and Winkler was entrapped.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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That total lack of self-awareness and disregard for consequences fed right into Epstein’s warped way of entrapping others.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Bruce would always fear that the strain of mental illness running through his family might one day ensnare him.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The law, which has faced accusations of being over-broad in its language, has ensnared many.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Edward is entangled in a romantic relationship with a woman who’s a fierce advocate for Irish home rule.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The group now aims to entangle the qubits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Whether building a new recipe around apple brandy or swapping a classic cocktail’s traditional spirit out for apple brandy, its baking spice and cedar notes mesh impeccably well with so many other ingredients to seamlessly add fall layers to a drink.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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And the offensive operation looked much smoother, as Payton meshed the Colts to death and befuddled their defense on a second-quarter touchdown in which tight end Adam Trautman split out wide.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sheriff’s office estimated 30 inmates were involved in the incident.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Four of the eight firefighters involved in the crash have returned to active hand-crew duty, Hamm said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Drone footage then shows one of the deputies using a wire apparatus to snare one end of alligator.—
Richard Tribou,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Herbert completed 28 of 47 passes, both season highs, for 300 yards with one touchdown and one interception, a double deflection snared by Denver’s Brandon Jones.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Enmesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmesh. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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