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Definition of mousetrapsnext
plural of mousetrap

mousetraps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mousetrap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mousetraps
Noun
  • One photographer visited Uganda and captured the striking image of a mountain of snares, used to trap wildlife and confiscated by the nation’s rangers.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The team used non-invasive survey tools, including 285 hair snares and 135 remote cameras, to collect the information from a 150-square-mile area, the institute said.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
  • In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Israel’s government has repeatedly criticized its counterpart in Australia for failing to address antisemitic attacks in the country.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
  • At least 77 people were killed in various attacks in Kordofan due to drone warfare in February.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Orlando striking a deal now nets the club some financial windfall rather than losing him on a free transfer.
    Tom Bogert, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Suno users generate 7 million new tracks a day, which every two weeks nets out to about as many songs as exist on Spotify.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • At one point, footage captures and unknown male whispering to the defendant.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Despite such doubts, Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's hub for the alternative technology, a three-step process that captures, transports and buries carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Mousetraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mousetraps. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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