Definition of entanglementnext
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 Sternhell’s thesis on the French origins of fascism was fiercely contested in a France that, even as late as the 1980s, was still grappling with the historical entanglement between the political cultures of the Third Republic and those of the Vichy state. Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026 Watch out for emotional entanglements. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026 My guiding principle would be protecting American interests while avoiding unnecessary entanglements—making decisions grounded in facts, realism, and a clear understanding of the regional, economic, and security implications involved. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 When particles interact, entanglement is inevitable. Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entanglement
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  • The property is hidden among a tangle of rural roads and surrounded by windmills, offering a refuge from the bustling local beach of S'Arenal.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The neurodegenerative condition is associated with the buildup of plaques of amyloid protein and tangles of tau protein in the brain, which can develop for a decade or more before visible symptoms such as memory loss or confusion arise.
    Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • But having dodged the traps of the social media news era, The Economist now faces looming long-term structural challenges that may be more difficult to avoid.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The teeth on the lower jaw protrude and interlock between those on the upper jaw, making for a deadly fish trap, UChicago said.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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  • There are several miles of hiking trails with a secret meditation labyrinth at the end of one trail, tennis courts, and one of the three pools is a dedicated family pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The sensory peak of the labyrinth is dedicated to the film’s central car crash, a sequence originally captured in a single, highly dangerous take using nine cameras.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Security researchers recently found that frontend components tied to identity vendor Persona were accessible on the open web, prompting debate over how securely the platform handles sensitive age checks.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
  • They have since been repeatedly tweaked, delayed and reimposed, adding confusion and further complexity to the administration's tangled web of trade policies.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Attractions coming back this year are meditation and sound healing classes, wine tasting, tractor wagon rides, a sweet pea maze, blueberry picking and yoga classes.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Hundreds of frat boys came out to watch a head-to-head match between the effluvia of USC’s and UCLA’s most virile students, moving through a plastic maze.
    Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entanglement. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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