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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
Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Beyond structural changes, the system tracks how trapped gases escape during temperature spikes and how fuel moves during a failure.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Prior to 9/11, the FAA required cockpit doors to be able to kick open in case crew members became trapped.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
These byproducts, chloramines, form when the chlorine molecules bind with the organic matter (dirt, body oil, sweat) in towels and become trapped in the fibers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
Avoid heavy mulching to encourage airflow and prevent trapped moisture.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Chakkrit said earlier this week that rescuers were focused on draining water from the cave and finding alternative ways to get in, with diving operations suspended for fear that the divers could also become trapped if there were a sudden downpour.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Four others remain trapped in the chamber where they were found earlier this week.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The vehicle caught fire, and the suspect driver, who was trapped inside, died in the crash, according to deputies.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
She was told by a group of people that the driver of the Compass was trapped inside his vehicle.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
And then the final image of her being trapped in the house.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Based on the Apple TV series, the fizzy throwback spoofs Golden Age musicals, and follows an on-the-rocks couple who are trapped in a town where people sing and dance incessantly.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The small animal was trapped nearly six feet down inside the tube, with no easy way out.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Many leaders become trapped in what mental health professionals call contingent self-worth—the tendency to base personal value on achievement, recognition or productivity.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Beyond structural changes, the system tracks how trapped gases escape during temperature spikes and how fuel moves during a failure.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Prior to 9/11, the FAA required cockpit doors to be able to kick open in case crew members became trapped.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
These byproducts, chloramines, form when the chlorine molecules bind with the organic matter (dirt, body oil, sweat) in towels and become trapped in the fibers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
Avoid heavy mulching to encourage airflow and prevent trapped moisture.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Chakkrit said earlier this week that rescuers were focused on draining water from the cave and finding alternative ways to get in, with diving operations suspended for fear that the divers could also become trapped if there were a sudden downpour.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Four others remain trapped in the chamber where they were found earlier this week.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Verb
But then those detectives were deposed and trapped themselves in lies.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The vehicle caught fire, and the suspect driver, who was trapped inside, died in the crash, according to deputies.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
She was told by a group of people that the driver of the Compass was trapped inside his vehicle.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
And then the final image of her being trapped in the house.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Based on the Apple TV series, the fizzy throwback spoofs Golden Age musicals, and follows an on-the-rocks couple who are trapped in a town where people sing and dance incessantly.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The small animal was trapped nearly six feet down inside the tube, with no easy way out.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapped
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Years later, when tragedy strikes again and a mysterious inheritance surfaces, Ruth is forced to confront unsettling truths about the women who raised her and decide whether to redefine her future or remain bound to the past.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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The bound paper booklets in which students hand-write their responses to test questions have surged in popularity during the AI explosion.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Jellyfish and jellyfish larvae sometimes get tangled in the seaweed, and their tentacles can really hurt and cause severe skin irritation, rashes and blisters.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Instead, both hesitated, their feet tangled and a charging Healy banged in the loose ball.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench, Erica Wheeler scored 10 and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Merchants in fine suits rode in carriages or on sedan chairs while enslaved people lugging carts and crates wore dirty, threadbare clothing and could be publicly whipped or burned to death for misbehavior.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 June 2026
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Wrong As Levenson tells it, in the early 18th century, a couple of forward-thinking Westerners learned about inoculations against smallpox from Ottoman women and an enslaved African.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
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Ognall said that Stagg had been entrapped, and ruled that any evidence gathered from the operation was inadmissible in court.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 June 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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Running back Jonathon Brooks, who is returning from back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, caught a pass across the middle from Young and blazed down the field through traffic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The Knicks trailed, 81-52, when Wembanyama’s elbow caught Towns in the chin, resulting in a flagrant foul.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Darker colors like charcoal or slate gray absorb light and can make a kitchen feel more confined.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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More than 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the scheme.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Those charges followed a sprawling indictment of 34 defendants that also ensnared Hall of Fame player and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former Lakers assistant coach Damon Jones.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Trapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapped. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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