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
The star ingredients of Skintimate’s Fragrance Free 2-in-1 Shave Oil + Moisturizer are ideal for creating just that, pairing vitamin E—which is both a water-attracting humectant and water-trapping emollient—along with shea, almond, and jojoba oils.
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Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
People rely on the Amazon for water and the hotter, drier conditions should increase wildfire risk, Seabrook said, threatening to turn the Amazon, which now sucks heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, into a region that worsens the problem.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Your gastroenterologist finds a large hiatal hernia, an enlarged opening of the diaphragm trapping part of your stomach.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
People rely on the Amazon for water and the hotter, drier conditions should increase wildfire risk, Seabrook said, threatening to turn the Amazon, which now sucks heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, into a region that worsens the problem.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The qubits work by trapping individual electrons in silicon structures, where the electrons’ spins store information.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Launched overnight on Thursday to Friday, the drone salvo — one of Ukraine's deadliest such strikes in months — also wounded 42 in Starobilsk, in the occupied Lugansk region, trapping people beneath the debris.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
City information officer Jay Pelayo said that the building's walls and surrounding scaffolding buckled, trapping people in piles of debris, per the BBC.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
That can be achieved by companion plants in ways such as trapping pests or boosting pollination, and thus, crop productivity.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
People rely on the Amazon for water and the hotter, drier conditions should increase wildfire risk, Seabrook said, threatening to turn the Amazon, which now sucks heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, into a region that worsens the problem.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Your gastroenterologist finds a large hiatal hernia, an enlarged opening of the diaphragm trapping part of your stomach.
—Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
People rely on the Amazon for water and the hotter, drier conditions should increase wildfire risk, Seabrook said, threatening to turn the Amazon, which now sucks heat-trapping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, into a region that worsens the problem.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The qubits work by trapping individual electrons in silicon structures, where the electrons’ spins store information.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Launched overnight on Thursday to Friday, the drone salvo — one of Ukraine's deadliest such strikes in months — also wounded 42 in Starobilsk, in the occupied Lugansk region, trapping people beneath the debris.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
City information officer Jay Pelayo said that the building's walls and surrounding scaffolding buckled, trapping people in piles of debris, per the BBC.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
That can be achieved by companion plants in ways such as trapping pests or boosting pollination, and thus, crop productivity.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapping
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Recently, researchers in Germany developed a chain-launching drone interceptor that disables UAVs by tangling their spinning rotors midair.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Wrap cords using cable ties to prevent tangling and fraying.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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This might not be a circumstance where the AI would shine in aiding the mental health of the user (or, on the other side of the coin, deluding them and entrapping them).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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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The campaign is set on the streets of Los Angeles, catching Cameli in off-duty moments with candid, understated and personal imagery.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Who will emerge as new quarterback Malik Willis’ biggest pass-catching threat?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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First baseman Michael Busch finished the play by reaching out and snaring Hoerner’s dazzling throw to complete the highlight and nab the speedy Salazar for the out.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 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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She was booked and charged with two counts of battery, robbery by snatching and criminal mischief.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Five people were arrested last week after a months-long investigation into a series of chain-snatching robberies in San Francisco, police said on Wednesday.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
27 May 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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Hurley has previously shared her advice for capturing the perfect bikini photo.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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If the company wants to pay off that story, one path would be Omega finally capturing the championship before defending it against Ospreay at Wembley Stadium.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Trapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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