mousetrapped

Definition of mousetrappednext
past tense of mousetrap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mousetrapped
Verb
  • Astronomers captured the most detailed image yet of our galaxy’s center.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The observation team, led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, captured two additional measurements that proved key to improving the orbit estimate.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
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
  • Stevenson insists that the goal of the Legacy Museum is not to present Alabama as irredeemably racist or forever entrapped by its past.
    Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The Civic driver was extricated as Ramsubhag was received lifesaving measures while still entrapped the vehicle.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The travel chaos from the war in the Middle East has ensnared many of the Muslims who have converged on Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, leaving them stranded and scrambling to find other ways home.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • South Carolina commit Jerzy Robinson, who had netted 32 points in Sierra Canyon’s victory over Ontario Christian in the Southern Section final, scored 26 points against the Lightning, who had a 22-game winning streak broken by Ontario Christian in the section semifinals.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Otherwise, Mourinho’s side had blown away the opposition, with only Swansea City having the temerity to take the lead before eventually succumbing 4-2 as Diego Costa netted a hat-trick.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Others with North Texas ties have been snared in the web of scrutiny around Epstein.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • In most years, the Super Bowl pre-game interview got the most emphasis, with other segments following across other shows backed by the news outlet that snared the access.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Mousetrapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mousetrapped. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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