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noun

Definition of meshesnext
plural of mesh
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something that catches and holds a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mesh
as in traps
to catch or hold as if in a net dolphins sometimes become meshed in fishnets

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Recent Examples of meshes
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That story ended several weeks ago because the Vikings have a complete team that meshes well together. — Steve Silverman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The study essentially provides biological evidence that meshes with the archeological. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024 That’s the exact vibe on his 17-song offering, which meshes Ahnklejohn’s boasts, storytelling, and street knowledge, at times dropped alongside fellow beloved lyricists. — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024 Set on 25 acres of Palm Jumeirah Island bordering the Arabian Gulf, the five-star hotel meshes classic design and grandeur with the Raffles brand’s storied attention to the desires and needs of its 21st-century guests. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 Using Photoshop and Lightroom applications, Bonnet meshes together up to 10 images to create one picture. — Autumn Alvarez, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meshes
  1. web
  2. tangle
  3. trap
Noun
  • Epstein’s connections to powerful and wealthy politicians and celebrities fueled deep and widespread speculation about who exactly was caught up in his web.
    — David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Besides protecting your web traffic, NordVPN will also scan files for malware and deliver antivirus protection.
    — Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of web
Noun
  • All the while, the brain hosts an even more complex tangle of chemicals.
    — Elana Spivack, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The fighting is fueled by the region’s vast mineral wealth, and driven by a tangle of ethnic and political conflicts, as well as decades of bad governance.
    — Patricia Huon, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of tangle
Noun
  • Indeed, a recent IRS Chief Counsel memorandum shows that these traps can also ensnare the IRS.
    — Matthew Roberts, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This is the trap Chelsea fell into last season when Arsenal’s Ben White ghosted behind five of their players and volleyed a shot into the far corner.
    — Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of trap

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