ENSNARLING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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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London — Eighteen people were injured, including two seriously, after a passenger train derailed in southern England on Thursday, trapping passengers inside carriages that had toppled onto their sides.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
The tree crashed through a back bedroom of the home, trapping the child, Low said.

— Michelle Simmons, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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Specialized compartments for rings, statement necklaces, and dainty earrings keep each piece accessible, plus the soft material prevents tangling and damage.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
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

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