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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in the process of taking down the Christmas tree, we managed to entangle the string of lights into a hopeless mess of wires
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
the young runaway gradually became entangled in a web of lies
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as in to complicate
to make complex or difficult
the history of Alexander the Great is entangled by variant accounts of his exploits
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Recent Examples of entangle
According to animal rights advocates, balloons can be harmful to birds and marine life, such as fish and turtles, who can mistake the balloon debris for food and get entangled in ribbons.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Two cars were found at the scene with heavy damage — one in the roadway and the other in a ditch, and entangled in utility pole wire.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
The origins of the Upside Down are entangled with the origins of Stranger Things itself.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Since the qubits are entangled, similar changes appear in the qubits held by other agents.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Two cars were found at the scene with heavy damage — one in the roadway and the other in a ditch, and entangled in utility pole wire.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
The origins of the Upside Down are entangled with the origins of Stranger Things itself.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Since the qubits are entangled, similar changes appear in the qubits held by other agents.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entangle
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String one through the smaller wreath, and knot it; secure to the window frame with a nail.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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An attendant shields the horse from the sun with a large umbrella as others knot its mane into cornrows and adorn the animal’s leg with an ornament.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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At the landfill site dozens of rescuers scrambled overnight in search of people trapped.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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How much is a trapping license in Kentucky?—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Elhawary acknowledged the billionaire tax proposal is a complicating factor in discussions about taxes, which is already a politically fraught issue.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mental advocates pointed to one misunderstood aspect of a serious mental illness, which complicates ideas of patient autonomy and choice.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Crowded roots may also be tightly packed and tangled, causing the plant to begin to push out of its pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Washington and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez get their feet tangled up and both went to the ground.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Mark Ruffalo, as a grieving husband leading the task force, and Tom Pelphrey, as a grieving brother enmeshed in robbery, are amazing as two men who would and should be friends and allies in a better world.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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Aside from his Disney firing, Paul’s career has been enmeshed in controversy over the years.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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Archer’s rich, complicated characters, spitfire pacing and heartfelt interactions intertwine so effortlessly on every page.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, analysts are wary of how intertwined the major players have become.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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One of the most disturbing sequences on this show is Gacy luring in and entrapping 15-year-old Robert Piest (Ryker Baloun), whose disappearance is where the series starts.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Courts have sometimes concluded the government's conduct was outrageous when police have used brutality against a defendant or government agents entrapped a defendant.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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It's been nearly a decade since The Night Manager ensnared viewers in its sticky web of arms dealers, secret agents, and dodgy bureaucrats.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Netflix April 24, 2026 | Action Thriller A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Entangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entangle. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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