as in traps
to catch or hold as if in a net
parked just out of view, the state trooper was lying in wait to ensnare unwary speeders
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Recent Examples of ensnares
But most of those productions fell into the trap of self-parody that ensnares so many attempts at franchise crossovers.
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Robert Niles, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Both reject the compound interest trap that ensnares millions in traditional credit products.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Robert Niles, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Both reject the compound interest trap that ensnares millions in traditional credit products.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensnares
traps
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They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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But as a violent storm traps him in isolation, Drew’s body falters and his mind begins to unravel.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Ensnares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensnares. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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