as in trapped
to catch or hold as if in a net
a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness
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Recent Examples of entrapped
In this version, Washington stars as the head of Stackin’ Records, who gets entrapped in a ransom plot.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrapped
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Office furniture and bags of tea were strewn along the Swannanoa River and left tangled in trees.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Opponents of the Houston South Project, who have been tangled up in a legal battle with the United States Forest Service since 2020, say this ruling is a meaningful step in the right direction.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Entrapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrapped. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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