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as in tangled
to catch or hold as if in a net
an ambitious young man who was now trapped in a series of shady business deals
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand
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Recent Examples of trapped
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The occupants became trapped when the vehicle plummeted into the hole.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Nearly 2,000 vessels remain trapped inside the Persian Gulf, according to the IMO.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Today's top stories Iran is permitting some ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but most oil and gas tankers remain trapped.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Officers worked to free the trapped passenger and provided medical aid until other EMS personnel and rescue crews arrived.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Most existing systems require high heat to release trapped CO2.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Restaurant owners say packaging directly affects how food holds up during takeout because trapped steam, temperature loss and movement during delivery can affect everything from crispness to presentation.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Two people were taken to a hospital after one of them became trapped under several large pieces of stone in Waterford on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Morales was trapped about 22 feet underground during the ordeal and was saved after first responders drilled a parallel shaft and horizonal tunnel through rock to access her location, KMID/KPEJ reported.
—Greg Norman-Diamond , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead, they’re trapped by scarce supply and elevated borrowing costs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, April 1, Alberto Romero became trapped in the live wires of an electrical service drop after the pet, who had been missing for two days, was seen on the third-floor balcony, according to NBC 7 San Diego.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
An arsonist set a restaurant on fire, injuring two people trapped by the flames, before setting blazes outside a nearby synagogue and funeral home, police said Tuesday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich, who had been trapped on the anesthetizing career trajectory that’s a prerequisite for movie stardom, to embrace his wild side.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Use the pads without the handle in this case, wiping down the interior of the dryer where lint gets trapped.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Specialized care becomes a reality for families and adults who might otherwise remain trapped in delay.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The occupants became trapped when the vehicle plummeted into the hole.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Nearly 2,000 vessels remain trapped inside the Persian Gulf, according to the IMO.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Today's top stories Iran is permitting some ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but most oil and gas tankers remain trapped.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Officers worked to free the trapped passenger and provided medical aid until other EMS personnel and rescue crews arrived.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Most existing systems require high heat to release trapped CO2.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Restaurant owners say packaging directly affects how food holds up during takeout because trapped steam, temperature loss and movement during delivery can affect everything from crispness to presentation.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Two people were taken to a hospital after one of them became trapped under several large pieces of stone in Waterford on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Their conditions were not immediately known, but firefighters said no one was trapped inside the vehicle during the impact.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Morales was trapped about 22 feet underground during the ordeal and was saved after first responders drilled a parallel shaft and horizonal tunnel through rock to access her location, KMID/KPEJ reported.
—Greg Norman-Diamond , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead, they’re trapped by scarce supply and elevated borrowing costs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, April 1, Alberto Romero became trapped in the live wires of an electrical service drop after the pet, who had been missing for two days, was seen on the third-floor balcony, according to NBC 7 San Diego.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
An arsonist set a restaurant on fire, injuring two people trapped by the flames, before setting blazes outside a nearby synagogue and funeral home, police said Tuesday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Because what was bad for his bank account was fantastic for his creative freedom, liberating Ehrenreich, who had been trapped on the anesthetizing career trajectory that’s a prerequisite for movie stardom, to embrace his wild side.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Use the pads without the handle in this case, wiping down the interior of the dryer where lint gets trapped.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapped
Adjective
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If your plant isn’t dormant at the time of repotting, take extra care with the roots, says Estrada, gently loosening any bound root balls when necessary.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dodgers’ split-squad group that journeyed the 14 miles from Glendale (and ultimately lost to Texas, 7-6) was largely a skeleton crew of Triple-A bound prospects and wannabes.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Heiskanen appeared to get sandwiched in between Hartman and the boards before going down in a heap and possibly getting his knee tangled up underneath him.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meatloaf, who weighs more than 200 lbs, was rescued earlier this year after being found tangled in fishing line and rope in the San Gabriel River, aquarium staff said.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The officer grabbed me and said 'you're arrested,' and just put me in handcuffs and drug and dragged me out.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Much of the film feels like Cronin grabbed a bunch of different clothes off a rack at a clothing store only to end up wearing a bizarrely mismatched outfit that never really comes together.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson launched other expeditions besides Lewis and Clark’s, and those expeditions also included enslaved people, though their names have not survived.—
Craig Fehrman,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson launched other expeditions besides Lewis and Clark’s, and those expeditions also included enslaved people, though their names have not survived.—
Craig Fehrman,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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At least one person was entrapped in the wreckage, according to the Forney Police Department.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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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
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His passion for off-roading and extreme competition now extends to his two sons, who have caught the Currie racing fervor.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Read the story of the angler who caught 19 pounds of largemouth on one cast.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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For instance, light particles like positrons (or electrons, in this experiment) need extremely fast oscillations, gigahertz (GHz) frequencies, to stay confined.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Diners are there to enjoy a nice, relaxing meal, but some dogs, especially very large dogs or multiple dogs, can be a handful in small, confined spaces.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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It's ensnared all kinds of products, including phones, laptops, and consoles, forcing consumers to pay more or hold off on purchases.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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The high-profile dispute has, over the past year and a half, ensnared several other celebrities in Lively and Baldoni's orbit as the discovery process in their case exposed the stars' private communications.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Trapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapped. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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