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
However, the concept of an energy source that can run 24/7 and emit no heat-trapping greenhouse gases when generating power is compelling.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
In the course of one such quest, Chloe takes off in the getaway carriage—accidentally trapping a duke named Lawrence inside.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Methane makes up about 11% of greenhouse gas emissions globally and is about 28% more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The first is light management (trapping more photons), and the second is interface passivation (reducing energy losses).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
In September, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into Tesla’s 2021 Model Y vehicles after receiving reports that electronic door handles stopped working, trapping children inside.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
But as societies industrialized and began widely burning fossil fuels in the 19th century, greenhouse gases built up in the atmosphere, trapping heat and transforming Earth and its climate in many ways besides raising global temperatures.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
Many moths, attracted to the ultraviolet lights, were captured during a light-trapping excursion near Malles Venosta, Italy.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Check with your local wildlife officers to see if trapping and relocating squirrels are allowed in your area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
In the course of one such quest, Chloe takes off in the getaway carriage—accidentally trapping a duke named Lawrence inside.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Methane makes up about 11% of greenhouse gas emissions globally and is about 28% more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The first is light management (trapping more photons), and the second is interface passivation (reducing energy losses).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
In September, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into Tesla’s 2021 Model Y vehicles after receiving reports that electronic door handles stopped working, trapping children inside.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
But as societies industrialized and began widely burning fossil fuels in the 19th century, greenhouse gases built up in the atmosphere, trapping heat and transforming Earth and its climate in many ways besides raising global temperatures.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
Many moths, attracted to the ultraviolet lights, were captured during a light-trapping excursion near Malles Venosta, Italy.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Check with your local wildlife officers to see if trapping and relocating squirrels are allowed in your area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapping
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But Pynchon is also funny, and the disorientation of his novels gives ways to discovery, and un-tangling, and the characters have goofy names that allude to their archetypal nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The parachute relies on a single suspension line rather than many cords, which reduces tangling and speeds up deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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That total lack of self-awareness and disregard for consequences fed right into Epstein’s warped way of entrapping others.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson was not able to make much of an impact either, only catching three passes for 13 yards.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Harrison exited in the second quarter after hitting his head on the turf after catching a 21-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Pro Bowl returner had a Pro Bowl-type breakout as a receiver in last year's Week 17 matchup against these same Bengals, snaring a 51-yard touchdown bomb from Bo Nix in the fourth quarter and adding another game-tying score at the end of regulation to push that late-December game into overtime.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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When Bello hit Tyler Heineman with a pitch to lead off the fifth, the right-hander immediately drew a double play from George Springer, helping his own cause by snaring the grounder up the middle and firing the ball to second.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Established in 2017 as Fosun Fashion Group, the firm planted its flag in luxury fashion, snatching up its brands in a series of acquisitions and went public in a SPAC deal in December 2022 that raised more than $150 million.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Tattu Sky Pool on level 76 will be the world’s highest infinity pool, snatching the crown from the previous award-holder, the Address Beach Resort, on the opposite end of Dubai Marina.—
Nicola Chilton,
AFAR Media,
13 Oct. 2025
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Last September, when news broke that another friend of Kraus’s, the journalist Olivia Nuzzi, had exchanged intimate texts with Kennedy, Kraus wrote a Substack post accusing Nuzzi of ensnaring Kennedy and insulted her looks on Instagram.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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On another, the Internal Revenue Code stands ready with its expatriation tax regime—potentially ensnaring not only those who voluntarily renounce their citizenship but also those whose citizenship is stripped away.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Aces later defeated the Fever in the semifinals before capturing their third championship in four years.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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This is a company with much in common with the tech startup sector’s approach of capturing an audience fast and mastering monetisation later.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Trapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapping. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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