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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
Grounded in dreams of an idealized youth, his songs reflected vast ambition enmeshed in the belief that pop could be a conduit to the sublime.
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Ann Powers, NPR, 11 June 2025
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.
—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
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Ann Powers, NPR, 11 June 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enmesh
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These situations provide an ideal opportunity for evil doers to set up bogus charities to entrap unsuspecting people.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
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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 the rush to understand the formation history of solar systems like ours, one big conundrum still ensnares this field of research.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the end, Rothstein—a master spider—was ensnared in a web even more ingenious than his own, woven, maddeningly, by lesser spiders.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Read More | Grad student discovers clawed creature tangled near WA lake.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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The repulsive-yet-beautiful magnum opus that remained has been tangled up in theories about Pasolini’s murder ever since.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Such trips always involve a degree of uncertainty and risk, and require delicate negotiations for access to civilians trapped in the middle of a brutal conflict.—
Cindy McCain,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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But these business guys were deeply entangled with the Trump crowd.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Some of you may have even been entangled in confusion, miscommunication or experiencing drama from the past coming to face you.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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So, the owner and principal of Muskoka Living set out to craft a family oasis from the ground up—one that would seamlessly mesh refinement and comfort.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Aug. 2025
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While there have been differences on strategy and scale, that simply perception never meshed with reality behind the scenes.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Reports surfaced that Johnson's father, Mark Johnson, was involved in a physical altercation with Avery's older brother following the Wildcats' 24–21 loss to Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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For example, investing always involves some degree of uncertainty.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Antonelli was showing signs of progress toward Russell’s pace early in 2025, including snaring an impressive sprint race pole in Miami.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Eagles and trumpeter swans are migrating, and bull elks thrash trees and loudly bugle, while showcasing their impressive antlers in the hope of snaring a mate.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Enmesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmesh. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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