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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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The teams joined forces on the final part of the ascent, but when a savage storm struck on a section known as the Chandelle, the men became trapped on the pillar for four days and nights without food, shelter, or escape.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
To keep tools hygienic and effective, remove trapped hair after each use and soak them in warm, soapy water every couple of weeks.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
However, sealing your deck too frequently can actually wear the deck boards out faster by causing a buildup of sealer that leads to cracking, peeling, and trapped moisture, which causes the wood to rot.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Most of us remain trapped in our own language bubble and cultural assumptions, and the publishing industry is no exception.
—The Dial, 23 Apr. 2026
Police say one person became trapped inside the home and was later pronounced dead.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The spills threaten other marine life, too, such as turtles, dolphins and whales that might ingest or become trapped in the oil.
—Antoinette Radford, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Plastic cages may also have tubes that larger hamsters can become trapped in.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
And that duality is what makes the concept so tempting to explore more deeply — particularly through the interiority of a complex woman who will be literally trapped on the big screen.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
And here in Florida, that verdict arrives every day — in the rumble of moving trucks, in the new neighbors from up north, and in the quiet realization that the people paying the bills were never nearly as trapped as the politicians imagined.
—Larry Clifton, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The victim, who has not been identified, suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, local fire authorities told Reuters, citing eyewitness accounts.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
When it stays bunched together, moisture gets trapped in the folds, creating the perfect environment for mildew and mold growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Rescue crews deployed inflatable boats to help relocate some residents trapped in their homes in Qinzhou city in Guangxi region, official news agency Xinhua reported.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Why moisture control matters most Bathrooms are humid by design, but trapped moisture is the single biggest driver of buildup, mold and air-quality concerns.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The teams joined forces on the final part of the ascent, but when a savage storm struck on a section known as the Chandelle, the men became trapped on the pillar for four days and nights without food, shelter, or escape.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
To keep tools hygienic and effective, remove trapped hair after each use and soak them in warm, soapy water every couple of weeks.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
However, sealing your deck too frequently can actually wear the deck boards out faster by causing a buildup of sealer that leads to cracking, peeling, and trapped moisture, which causes the wood to rot.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Most of us remain trapped in our own language bubble and cultural assumptions, and the publishing industry is no exception.
—The Dial, 23 Apr. 2026
Police say one person became trapped inside the home and was later pronounced dead.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The spills threaten other marine life, too, such as turtles, dolphins and whales that might ingest or become trapped in the oil.
—Antoinette Radford, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Plastic cages may also have tubes that larger hamsters can become trapped in.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
For too long, the conversation about digital assets has been trapped between price speculation and regulatory anxiety.
—Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
And that duality is what makes the concept so tempting to explore more deeply — particularly through the interiority of a complex woman who will be literally trapped on the big screen.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
And here in Florida, that verdict arrives every day — in the rumble of moving trucks, in the new neighbors from up north, and in the quiet realization that the people paying the bills were never nearly as trapped as the politicians imagined.
—Larry Clifton, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The victim, who has not been identified, suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, local fire authorities told Reuters, citing eyewitness accounts.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
When it stays bunched together, moisture gets trapped in the folds, creating the perfect environment for mildew and mold growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Rescue crews deployed inflatable boats to help relocate some residents trapped in their homes in Qinzhou city in Guangxi region, official news agency Xinhua reported.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapped
Adjective
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Play-in bound, seed still TBA: Los Angeles Clippers, Portland, Charlotte, Miami.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 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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The animal—forty feet long and weighing twelve tons, roughly the scale of a city bus—was tangled up in fishing net and rope.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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No punches, but the two tangled, spilling toward the sideline as Okongwu tried to separate them.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Sabres winger Zach Benson took advantage of Lane Hutson stumbling at the defensive blue line, and grabbed a loose puck before setting up Josh Doan for the opening goal less than five minutes into the game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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When he was found, deputies said Ortiz became belligerent, yelled at employees, threatened to harm them with a gun, and grabbed one of the resort employees.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Djimon Hounsou played Maximus’ right-hand man and closest ally, a Black Numidian man taken from his home as an enslaved gladiator.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Because sugar plantations were so large and enslaved populations were so preponderant, whites feared that any tumult would end with their heads on pikes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 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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And Bona, a second-year reserve, got caught too many times reaching in the cookie jar while defending Towns.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Before that drama began, however, five of the first six outs of the game were grounders to Deegan, which caught the eye of Dundee-Crown coach Andrew Zimmer.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Feldstein Soto ran on a promise to crack down on no-bid contracts — a stance prompted in part by the corruption scandal that ensnared the office of her predecessor, former City Atty.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Both of Seatrium’s predecessor companies were ensnared in Operation Car Wash, Brazil’s sweeping anti-corruption investigation that eventually consumed much of the country’s political and business establishment.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Trapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapped. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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