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also immesh
as in to entrap
to catch or hold as if in a net
soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention
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Recent Examples of enmesh
While overseeing Turner – a collection of TV networks that at the time included TNT, TBS and CNN – he was enmeshed in decisions about distribution, sports rights and other industry dynamics.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 July 2025
The deepest fear: Just four years after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan ended America's longest war, the United States is now enmeshed in another war in a volatile region, with perilous and uncertain consequences.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 23 June 2025
After all, Tehran’s primary regional adversary was suddenly enmeshed in an all-consuming conflict.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
The results showed that students with low differentiation — those who were more emotionally enmeshed with others — experienced higher social anxiety, fear of judgment, stress and more somatic symptoms like headaches, fatigue or physical tension.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 July 2025
The deepest fear: Just four years after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan ended America's longest war, the United States is now enmeshed in another war in a volatile region, with perilous and uncertain consequences.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 23 June 2025
After all, Tehran’s primary regional adversary was suddenly enmeshed in an all-consuming conflict.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
The results showed that students with low differentiation — those who were more emotionally enmeshed with others — experienced higher social anxiety, fear of judgment, stress and more somatic symptoms like headaches, fatigue or physical tension.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enmesh
Verb
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The second method for estimating water in the parent melt uses the melt entrapped in minerals of CE6 basalts.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
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In February 2021, a Martian meteorite with the planet’s atmosphere entrapped in it went under the hammer at Christie’s auction house.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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The stricter laws have led to concerns that some kids who pose no real threat are being ensnared in the justice system.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Because the 2024 scores have been ensnared in a lawsuit and thus on hold, the timeline for development of these plans could unfold in a breakneck manner, similar to the process three North Austin middle schools have undergone this spring.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Outside, the service has to be constant and reliable, in the spirit of what RTD is hoping to provide with bus rapid transit on East Colfax, where buses will ride in a dedicated lane to keep from getting tangled up with other traffic.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
28 July 2025
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The long grass is bright green, with shrubs overgrown and tangled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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Her character survived a group seizure, being sent to a gay conversion camp, blackmail from one of her best friends (Lili Reinhart's Betty Cooper), and a full season in which she was trapped in a cult.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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After they get entangled with Beetlejuice, misadventures through the Netherworld ensue.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Members of Jane's Addiction entangled themselves in a legal tug-of-war this week, with several members of the rock band suing the lead singer, who retaliated with a lawsuit of his own.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Use screen mesh less than 1/8-inch to cover holes that are necessary for airflow.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Amazon's new wearable Amazon has acquired a nice collection of startup gadget-makers over the years, from smart doorbell maker Ring to mesh networking company Eero.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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The team behind Darling's is also involved with some of Louisville's other beloved spots, including High Horse Bar and Spring Street Bar & Grill.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Led by Boston College sociologists Wen Fan and Juliet Schor, the study was the largest of its kind, involving 2,896 employees across 141 organizations in the US, the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.—
Nick Sibilla,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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After a line drive left the bat of Julio Rodriguez with an exit velocity of 106.2 mph, Woods Richardson instinctively stuck out his glove and somehow snared the ball out of midair.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
27 June 2025
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Witt raced from his position and snared the baseball with full extension.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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“Enmesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmesh. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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