as in to tangle
to place in conflict or difficulties
the town has been embroiled in controversy over the building of the huge shopping mall
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Recent Examples of embroil
The fact that Argentina is accompanied by two countries embroiled in civil war speaks volumes about the hole the outgoing Peronist administration dug for President Milei.
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Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 27 Feb. 2025
The revelations come as Iran’s position in the region has significantly weakened as Tehran became embroiled in conflict with Israel after Oct. 7.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Border czar Tom Homan is embroiled in a war of words with Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Its current occupant, Eric Adams, has been embroiled in a cascade of scandals since his election in 2022, culminating in five federal indictments.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 19 Feb. 2025
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Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 27 Feb. 2025
The revelations come as Iran’s position in the region has significantly weakened as Tehran became embroiled in conflict with Israel after Oct. 7.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Border czar Tom Homan is embroiled in a war of words with Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Its current occupant, Eric Adams, has been embroiled in a cascade of scandals since his election in 2022, culminating in five federal indictments.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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The revelations further tangle the sequence of events leading to the death of the 26-year-old Lopez.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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The fourth person was reportedly trapped in one of the vehicles and had to be cut out.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The agency runs a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program to trap and often kill gators that threaten people or pets.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Prepare oven: Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil with oven rack 6-inches away from heat source.—
Melissa Gray,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Cook wisely: Grilling, baking, broiling, or steaming meat are healthier cooking methods that help reduce excess fat compared to frying.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
17 Feb. 2025
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It’s also enmeshed with a BEAMS PLUS twist on classic nautical style, blending craftsmanship with contemporary design.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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When enmeshed with capitalism, genius fosters almost inordinate ambition and grants the kind of power that few would turn down but even fewer should wield.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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