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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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
Oxygen-trapping nanoscale coating The scientists deposited a zirconium sulfide coating just two nanometers thick onto prefabricated NMC811 cathodes using atomic layer deposition.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Payday lenders are notorious for trapping borrowers in a cycle of debt, often forcing borrowers to take out additional loans to cover the first, and putting families in a downward spiral.
—Christopher Greenwood, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Whether trapping efforts, hunting, and public awareness will be enough to curb their spread remains to be seen.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
But cold clouds also act like a blanket, trapping heat from to the Earth's surface.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Shincell specializes in physical foaming technologies that expand polymers by trapping microscopic gas bubbles inside the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, a massive sinkhole swallowed a truck in a city outside Tokyo, trapping the driver inside for more than 24 hours.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Some even recommended the Commission go a step further by placing a five-year moratorium on all trapping in the state.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Payday lenders are notorious for trapping borrowers in a cycle of debt, often forcing borrowers to take out additional loans to cover the first, and putting families in a downward spiral.
—Christopher Greenwood, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Whether trapping efforts, hunting, and public awareness will be enough to curb their spread remains to be seen.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
But cold clouds also act like a blanket, trapping heat from to the Earth's surface.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Shincell specializes in physical foaming technologies that expand polymers by trapping microscopic gas bubbles inside the material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, a massive sinkhole swallowed a truck in a city outside Tokyo, trapping the driver inside for more than 24 hours.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Some even recommended the Commission go a step further by placing a five-year moratorium on all trapping in the state.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapping
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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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This ultra-slim robot features a staggering 22,000Pa of HyperForce suction and a zero-tangling design that eats pet hair for breakfast.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The news led Deadline to pose the question of whether happenstance means Cannes might struggle to add headline-grabbing movies this year, with several other blockbusters unlikely to screen there.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Video of that incident shows Peters grabbing the other woman and shoving her into the center of a hallway.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 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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The news came just one week into the blockbuster trial, catching numerous parties off guard, including the judge overseeing the case and even one of the government’s own lead prosecutors.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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The trails are open each year from April 1 - 30, and while the blooms are beautiful throughout the month, there’s something truly magical about catching them at their peak.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 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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The Reviews Are In Reese’s Marshmallow is now available in stores nationwide, and fans of the brand have already been snatching up the treat to give it a taste for themselves—and share their reviews.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lots of us can remember George Graham’s Arsenal snatching the league from Liverpool in 1989 and the epic, almost indescribable drama of Michael Thomas scoring the decisive goal with virtually the last kick of the season.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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After months of investigating allegations of a $140 million Ponzi scheme, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office has made numerous criminal referrals and issued $1 million in fines, ensnaring a number of state GOP figures.—
Olivia Rubin,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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More so, though, Levin took it upon himself to appeal directly to the person who wrote the note, at the very least cautioning them against ensnaring themselves in a federal crime.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Video, including some posted on X, capturing the aftermath of several attacks as waves of strikes target the regime’s military, defenses and, increasingly, the oil facilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapping. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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