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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The story sees a soccer team of 12 boys and their assistant coach enter the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system, which floods after a downpour and traps them.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Water Temperature Matters Using cold water to wash dishes is ineffective, potentially leaving a greasy film that traps food particles and bacteria.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 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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His case also lays bare a US immigration system that routinely subjects migrants to prolonged detention under harsh conditions – one that human rights organizations say overwhelmingly ensnares Black and brown people far from the public spotlight.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chasing records can be a trap that ensnares parks from commissioning more engaging and enduring coaster designs.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Entraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entraps. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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