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as in tangled
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 trapped
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 complicated
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 entangled
The company, however, remains entangled in several ongoing lawsuits, including one in which a state judge ruled last week that Sable still needed to comply with state and local requirements before a restart as outlined in the federal consent decree that followed the 2015 spill.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Epic’s 2020 attack against Google’s Play Store coincided with a similar crusade against Apple’s iPhone app store that still remains entangled in some legal disputes about how alternative payment systems can be managed.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
But after six weeks of conversations, Gavalas was increasingly mentally dependent on Gemini, becoming entangled in an elaborate conspiracy involving federal agents, international espionage, and heist missions.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
The film’s plot is thrust in motion when a series of perverse scam calls unsettles an idyllic retirement community, watching as a starry-eyed nurse (Cemre Paksoy) becomes entangled with her mysterious patient (Bruce McKenzie).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
America First is not to get entangled.
—NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But an icon such as Jackson is deeply, and sometimes messily, entangled in the world.
—Glenn Eden, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The secret police force became entangled in drug trafficking and political corruption.
—Brendan Frizzell, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Upon first sniff, there’s a palpable jammy sweetness thanks to the strawberry note that’s entangled with fresh blooms like white lily and peony.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Epic’s 2020 attack against Google’s Play Store coincided with a similar crusade against Apple’s iPhone app store that still remains entangled in some legal disputes about how alternative payment systems can be managed.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
But after six weeks of conversations, Gavalas was increasingly mentally dependent on Gemini, becoming entangled in an elaborate conspiracy involving federal agents, international espionage, and heist missions.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
The film’s plot is thrust in motion when a series of perverse scam calls unsettles an idyllic retirement community, watching as a starry-eyed nurse (Cemre Paksoy) becomes entangled with her mysterious patient (Bruce McKenzie).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
America First is not to get entangled.
—NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But an icon such as Jackson is deeply, and sometimes messily, entangled in the world.
—Glenn Eden, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The secret police force became entangled in drug trafficking and political corruption.
—Brendan Frizzell, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Upon first sniff, there’s a palpable jammy sweetness thanks to the strawberry note that’s entangled with fresh blooms like white lily and peony.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entangled
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The two will be twisted and tangled for all time — plenty of T-shirts commemorate the catch — with the Series secured in Pages’ glove.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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If travel plans or deliveries get tangled, confirm details ASAP, before problems get any bigger.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the strikes on atomic facilities last year complicated the task of tracking the uranium.—
Jonathan Tirone,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has complicated the defining trade for 2026, with risks on the rise and investors facing the risk of inflation and a hit to growth, making the Treasury market outlook highly uncertain.—
Michael MacKenzie,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and former FBI agent Tony Box were knotted in a narrow race for second place.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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There were headscarves knotted under the chin, chunky earrings, oversized shades, and playful handbags.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The three leading Democrats are enmeshed in a torrid fight for their political lives.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Of course some executives enmeshed in takeover battles – David Zazlav, for example – add layers of stock enhancements to their compensation.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Yosef’s relationship with his sister, Azraa, hums with the familiar chords of siblinghood — antagonism and refuge intertwined.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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Reflecting on Payne’s death, Styles said the loss has been especially painful given how closely their lives and experiences were intertwined, describing Payne as someone with a deeply kind nature who always wanted to do well by others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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