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as in web
usually meshes plural
something that catches and holds
a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy
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2
as in netting
a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
spread a mesh across the doorway to keep out insects
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
dolphins sometimes become meshed in fishnets
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Recent Examples of mesh
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Censori stepped out of the limo, turned away from the cameras, and dropped her black Galliano fur to the floor to reveal herself in a nearly invisible mesh dress, sewn onto Censori by future Maison Margiela couturier Simon Carle.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The idea that widespread public stimulus could cause crime to fall might mesh with a theory of its COVID-era rise put forth by researchers at the Brookings Institution.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
After several minutes, a metal mesh plunger (sometimes with a filter) pushes down the grounds to separate them from the liquid.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Censori stepped out of the limo, turned away from the cameras, and dropped her black Galliano fur to the floor to reveal herself in a nearly invisible mesh dress, sewn onto Censori by future Maison Margiela couturier Simon Carle.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
In other cases, the reasons for transferring may not be as clear-cut—for instance, a student simply didn’t mesh with the social scene on campus or doesn’t like the sleepy town their college is located in.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The idea that widespread public stimulus could cause crime to fall might mesh with a theory of its COVID-era rise put forth by researchers at the Brookings Institution.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesh
Noun
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But within the vast city and its surrounding subregions lies a diverse web of culture that draws people from all over the world, including many of La-La Land’s biggest stars.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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ChatGPT's early lead among individual users appears to be shortening as rivals like Google’s Gemini close in on its app and web market share—a shift that could complicate the company’s reported plans to IPO later this year.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Around a sharp turn, about 20 seconds into her run, Vonn lost her balance after coming off a jump and skidded into the netting, lying on her back as medical personnel rushed to her aid.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Smaller plants can be placed inside a terrarium or a frame covered in strong netting or chicken wire.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He’s trapped in rolling crises of his own making and is struggling to sell voters on the idea of a strong American economy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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By cutting so much of Brontë’s sprawling novel down to the quick, by focusing so squarely on just Cathy and Heathcliff, we’re trapped only in the immediacy of their doomed affection, which is never allowed to be hot enough to make the entire effort come together, let alone come undone.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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Leaving sheets in the dryer for an extended period gives them more opportunity to wrinkle or tangle.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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The debate took place against the backdrop of a tangle of state policies.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Redmen star senior Tyler Bourgea made a few plays to challenge Matt Wright (13 saves) in net, but Canton effectively shut down the prolific attack by taking it out of its high-flying game.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The staff had bored holes in the nearby ice to set nets for whitefish and turbot.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Mesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesh. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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