as in tangle
something that catches and holds his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements

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Recent Examples of entanglement Not long ago, Ma sent us recommendations for three books that have contributed to his thinking on this theme—books that interrogate timeless aspects of human nature, our complex relationships to one another, and our entanglement with the natural world. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025 In a time defined by human-machine entanglement, several works reimagine our relationships with artificial intelligence, exposing its quiet manipulations, its quickness to radicalize, and its capacity for introspection. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 The whales are vulnerable to lethal entanglement in heavy fishing rope. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 The characters are diverse and multifaceted, grappling with issues like identity, faith, romantic entanglements and more. Deena Elgenaidi, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entanglement
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Noun
  • What is normal in the state of dementia, where connections are not being made, where tangle is all, objects take on a curious aspect, and where there is an unpleasant flavor to the hours?
    Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • In a yarn shop, a tangle of tariffs Sara Heckman’s shop Apricot Yarn & Supply sells yarn from around the world.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Half of his power lies in his ability to explore outside the mold, pushing through reggaetón into dancehall and Latin trap without losing command of the audience.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, every apparent breakdown has turned into a bear trap, sparking powerful reversals in the opposite direction.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From there, investigators, journalists, and suspects become entangled in a labyrinth of fear, obsession, and paranoia.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
  • More than 30 participating brands took over the center of the Oculus in a Sephoria-esque labyrinth of cubicles, each fashioned after each brand’s DNA.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Amazon and Apple are set to report on Thursday, and Cramer said the most important aspect of the former’s quarter is its web services division.
    Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
  • For each web, arrange 8 pretzel sticks like the spokes of a wheel with ends touching in center.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Meet animals in the petting zoo, then make your way through the hay bale maze, photo op areas, target toss, and lawn and carnival games.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This haunted maze is intended for those 10 years and older.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entanglement. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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