enmeshes

variants also immeshes
present tense third-person singular of enmesh
as in entraps
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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  • The roster meshes with Young’s background.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Danny Grant, chef and partner for Maple & Ash, said that the restaurant’s playful side meshes well with the Miami aesthetic.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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  • Consider Alternative Work Arrangements Another valuable perspective shift involves reconsidering what constitutes meaningful work.
    Cynthia Pong, JD, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • This kind of financial mindset involves trust — in yourself, in your systems, and most importantly, in your ability to adapt if or when your financial circumstances change.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Enmeshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmeshes. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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