ensnarls

verb

present tense third-person singular of ensnarl
as in traps
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. traps
  2. tangles
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  • The cave was used to film scenes with Polyphemus, the Cyclops who traps Odysseus and his crew in his cave before devouring several of the men.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Lightly mist the floor rather than pouring or soaking, and follow with a microfiber mop that traps dirt without leaving excess moisture behind.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of traps
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  • But consent decrees are legally and politically complicated, and the treatment of migrant children further tangles the situation.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Definition of tangles
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“Ensnarls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensnarls. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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