as in traps
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 entraps
This superb thriller about an obsessed fan (Kathy Bates) who rescues, and then entraps, a best-selling author (James Caan) still stands as an edge-of-your-seat experience.
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Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entraps
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Holes are drilled at an upward angle, leading to a central chamber where the bees then fall into a glass jar that traps them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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For hot sleepers or anyone dealing with night sweats, cotton’s moisture-wicking properties offer a real advantage over polyester, which traps heat and humidity against the skin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Crude prices have spiked to their highest levels in at least 14 years as the war, now in its second week, ensnares countries and places that are critical to the production and movement of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have surged as the war, now in its second week, ensnares countries and infrastructure critical to the production and movement of oil and gas.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Entraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entraps. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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