ensnarling

verb

present participle of ensnarl
as in trapping
to catch or hold as if in a net for two years the couple was ensnarled in the red tape of an international adoption

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  1. trapping
  2. tangling
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  • That region is the light-trapping outer boundary of the black hole known as the event horizon, which prevents us from ever seeing the singularity at the heart of the black hole or receiving information from it.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026
  • The car then overturned and submerged, trapping Lewis inside.
    — Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
Definition of trapping
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  • If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • This will help prevent tangling and stretching during the wash cycle.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of tangling
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“Ensnarling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensnarling. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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