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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
Once entangled, the propellers lose mobility, causing the UAV to fall from the sky.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The move comes as the state remains entangled in a legal fight over its maps after courts required the creation of a second majority-black congressional district.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
In 2017, a whale that had become entangled in fishing lines in the North Atlantic was freed by an experienced whale rescuer, then promptly killed the man with a flick of its fluke.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Sylvie must confront her deepest secrets, use all her wits to survive and uncover why, of all people, she’s been entangled in this elaborate terror plot.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The case quickly became entangled in political controversy due to Levy’s relationship with then-congressman Gary Condit, who was married.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
In such a machine, these qubits are entangled with one another.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
Once inside the Crawford home, Lowen becomes entangled with Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett) and uncovers an unfinished manuscript that may reveal disturbing truths about the author.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
So why get entangled in today’s troubles?
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The move comes as the state remains entangled in a legal fight over its maps after courts required the creation of a second majority-black congressional district.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
In 2017, a whale that had become entangled in fishing lines in the North Atlantic was freed by an experienced whale rescuer, then promptly killed the man with a flick of its fluke.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Sylvie must confront her deepest secrets, use all her wits to survive and uncover why, of all people, she’s been entangled in this elaborate terror plot.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The case quickly became entangled in political controversy due to Levy’s relationship with then-congressman Gary Condit, who was married.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
In such a machine, these qubits are entangled with one another.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
Once inside the Crawford home, Lowen becomes entangled with Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett) and uncovers an unfinished manuscript that may reveal disturbing truths about the author.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
So why get entangled in today’s troubles?
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entangled
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Somewhere along the way, though, conservation became tangled up in broader political culture wars.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Technology and nature tangled together.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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After losing Mushfiqur Rahim early to the bowling of Hasan Ali, Shanto struck seven boundaries in his knock before being trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Noman Ali (3-76).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In March, a 14-month-old dog named Rudy was rescued after falling down a cliff and getting trapped on the edge of a river in New York.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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But a fascinating 1998 study published in the International Journal of Primatology complicated this explanation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, 5 to 8 percent of births in the United States are complicated by preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The match was knotted through the first half in pouring rain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Once the game was knotted up at three, Bennett settled down and made sure to keep it that way.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The nation is enmeshed in record levels of debt, which surpassed $39 trillion in March, and critics wonder how Bessent can persuade Americans to save for their futures when the government itself is drowning in debt.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Wireless festival has been enmeshed in controversy ever since West was announced as its headliner, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer voicing disapproval within days.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Emails released earlier this year by the Department of Justice show the extent to which the relationship was professionally intertwined, too.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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This is also a good day to push a relationship into something more intimate or more committed, because affection and passion are intertwined.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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“Entangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entangled. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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