1
as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in the process of taking down the Christmas tree, we managed to entangle the string of lights into a hopeless mess of wires
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2
as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
the young runaway gradually became entangled in a web of lies
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as in to complicate
to make complex or difficult
the history of Alexander the Great is entangled by variant accounts of his exploits
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Recent Examples of entangle
The pair have been entangled in the legal and PR battle since late December when Lively filed her lawsuit against the 41-year-old actor-director.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
While the regions in question often hold material or strategic value, the battles over naming and borders are deeply entangled with cultural identity, national pride and the weight of regional history.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
His departure from the New York art world was partially entangled in lawsuits, and Pace was indispensable in his profound rediscovery.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Recently, volunteers spotted two turtles entangled in fishing line.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
While the regions in question often hold material or strategic value, the battles over naming and borders are deeply entangled with cultural identity, national pride and the weight of regional history.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
His departure from the New York art world was partially entangled in lawsuits, and Pace was indispensable in his profound rediscovery.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Recently, volunteers spotted two turtles entangled in fishing line.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entangle
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What made the top particularly interesting is that it was adorned with engagement rings, which were knotted on a silver chain to give the appearance of chainmail.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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In Game 1, Brunson erupted for 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting in the fourth quarter, drilling a 23-footer to knot the score at 89, a 26-footer to put the Knicks up 94-91 lead, and a 25-footer to seal the victory.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Fearful Lina scours her village for clay pots, holding treasures but trapping ghosts.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Not only is the traffic frustrating, but what happens in the event a tornado drops down on cars trapped in the line?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Finding the ideal sleeper sofa for your home can be complicated.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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While their relationship is complicated, to say the least, Serena doesn't want to see June executed.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Along with tarpon, visitors can tangle inshore with snook, sea trout and redfish, or head out to the passes among the islands of Captiva, North Captiva and Boca Grande.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Advertisement Kilmer had a reputation for being difficult, or at least just eccentric, but his quirks were enmeshed with his talent.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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This 74-episode slow-burn neo-noir mystery series is about a successful young surgeon enmeshed in the underbelly of international crime and politics.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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But the intertwining legacies of Johnson and the Coca-Cola 600 go beyond his four wins.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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All of those things are intertwined and sometimes get torn.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Most horror flicks entrap their characters in one location or put them in some sort of unique, tense situation (think: satanic possession, or pissing off the wrong truck driver, attracting the wrong person, etc.), but in Final Destination, Death works with the great mundane canvas of ordinary life.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Early motherhood entraps them—and their children—in a bleak socioeconomic cycle that’s almost impossible to break.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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The comments add to a growing web from the trial that has ensnared several big names in the music industry and Hollywood, including Michael B. Jordan and Kid Cudi.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The book-burning incident appeared to be an unusual local manifestation of a simmering culture war over books reflecting diversity, one that has occasionally ensnared Jewish books and has lately been folded into the Trump administration’s push against diversity initiatives.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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“Entangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entangle. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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