1
as in tangling
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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2
as in grabbing
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 trapping
Double quantum dot to the rescue Researchers at EPFL and other institutes in Europe teamed up to build a tiny detector that combines a semiconductor structure with a superconducting microwave cavity to form a resonant circuit capable of trapping microwave photons and measuring them.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The Islamic republic has threatened to attack vessels traversing the strait throughout the conflict, which has effectively closed off the conduit, trapping hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf and spiking oil prices globally.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
This gives VOCs an escape route rather than trapping them in your home.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
The cave essentially acted as a natural collection system, trapping remains that washed in from the surrounding landscape.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
This month’s heat wave was the result of what’s known as a heat dome — a pattern in which a high-pressure system with clear, sunny weather parks over an area, trapping air like a stovetop lid and amplifying warming.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Things started badly, with Boston trapping Minnesota in the defensive zone for the game’s opening minute.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The blaze quickly extended to Engine 79’s firetruck and spread to the first-floor staircase, trapping firefighters upstairs.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
By trapping radiation from the Sun and from deep space, our planet’s magnetic field is part of what makes Earth habitable for us and other life forms.
—Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The Islamic republic has threatened to attack vessels traversing the strait throughout the conflict, which has effectively closed off the conduit, trapping hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf and spiking oil prices globally.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
This gives VOCs an escape route rather than trapping them in your home.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
The cave essentially acted as a natural collection system, trapping remains that washed in from the surrounding landscape.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
This month’s heat wave was the result of what’s known as a heat dome — a pattern in which a high-pressure system with clear, sunny weather parks over an area, trapping air like a stovetop lid and amplifying warming.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Things started badly, with Boston trapping Minnesota in the defensive zone for the game’s opening minute.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The blaze quickly extended to Engine 79’s firetruck and spread to the first-floor staircase, trapping firefighters upstairs.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
By trapping radiation from the Sun and from deep space, our planet’s magnetic field is part of what makes Earth habitable for us and other life forms.
—Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapping
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Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The instinctive Moon opposes jovial Jupiter, tangling your 10th House of Ambition with your 4th House of Comfort.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kyla Oldacre led Texas with 11 points off the bench while grabbing seven rebounds.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The victim listed in the police records later told police about two incidents of physical assault, including grabbing, scratching, shoving and striking, according to the documents.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle caught on fire, entrapping the boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Getting young people to trust and depend on the traffickers is part of entrapping them.—
Anne P. DePrince,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That inspired some smirks from Boone and Tanner Swanson, the team’s director of catching.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Pickens was even more dominant, snaring nine balls for 144 yards and a score.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Nov. 2025
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At least Cochrane was familiar with the feeling of snaring an interception.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some even resorted to body snatching in the name of education.—
Tara Ramanathan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button, but testers say MC Mode is the real standout for its jaw-snatching results.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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And in that quest for unbridled growth, the AI industry has wrested ungodly amounts of capital from investors all looking for the next big thing, ensnaring the entire economy.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The upcoming April 7 vote over the renewal of Kansas City’s 1% earnings tax will mark one of the biggest tests of whether that opposition could risk ensnaring a critical resource for the city.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly praised Rubio’s handling of Venezuela after capturing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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As for the music video, it was filmed in a diner in Mexico City, capturing the full atmosphere of the 1950s — milkshakes included — albeit featuring dancers performing in the style of Texas norteño.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Trapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapping. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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