as in trapped
to catch or hold as if in a net
dolphins sometimes become meshed in fishnets
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of meshed
That isn’t a criticism, just the acknowledgement that Styles’ first release in four years, out March 6, takes a hard turn into electronic music meshed with Dark Wave ‘80s influences.
—
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Vikings coach Tom Atwell said the players, with a range of ages and experience levels, meshed well this season.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
These mineral compounds then meshed with the foam to create a lightweight solid that is also incredibly heat resistant.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 11-track collection blends music, narration, and cinematic storytelling, with songs meshed with narration and skits.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
The two groups have meshed well together.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The creation of Feal Hospitality’s Chef Niven Patel and business partner Mohammed Alkassar had a great vibe, stellar service and offered intriguing twists on Italian cuisine meshed with South Florida touches (conch and pasta, anyone)?
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
That goal ended a ping-pong opening half-hour, one where stultifying rain meshed with a clunky performance from the hosts.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Her taste and sensibility meshed perfectly with Deschanel, who took the creative lead in the decoration of the home.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Vikings coach Tom Atwell said the players, with a range of ages and experience levels, meshed well this season.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
These mineral compounds then meshed with the foam to create a lightweight solid that is also incredibly heat resistant.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
From start to finish, the 11-track collection blends music, narration, and cinematic storytelling, with songs meshed with narration and skits.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
The two groups have meshed well together.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The creation of Feal Hospitality’s Chef Niven Patel and business partner Mohammed Alkassar had a great vibe, stellar service and offered intriguing twists on Italian cuisine meshed with South Florida touches (conch and pasta, anyone)?
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
That goal ended a ping-pong opening half-hour, one where stultifying rain meshed with a clunky performance from the hosts.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Her taste and sensibility meshed perfectly with Deschanel, who took the creative lead in the decoration of the home.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meshed
Verb
-
Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
-
The fire aboard the Conception dive boat in 2019 killed 34 people who were trapped below deck while the captain jumped overboard.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The two will be twisted and tangled for all time — plenty of T-shirts commemorate the catch — with the Series secured in Pages’ glove.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
-
If travel plans or deliveries get tangled, confirm details ASAP, before problems get any bigger.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Stocks enmeshed in the crypto industry climbed as bitcoin’s price rebounded back above $73,000.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Of course some executives enmeshed in takeover battles – David Zazlav, for example – add layers of stock enhancements to their compensation.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meshed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
