enmesh

variants also immesh
as in to entrap
to catch or hold as if in a net soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention

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Recent Examples of enmesh However, it's enmeshed in the twilight glow of the sun, which may make spotting it challenging despite its brightness. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024 What started as a source of fun, efficiency, and convenience became enmeshed in daily life. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024 The two companies have been enmeshed in discussions for months about renewing their current contract, these people said, but remain far apart on pricing. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024 His athletic prowess enmeshed with the style moments he’s etched into the NBA and the high fashion industry are worthy of platforming. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enmesh 
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  • With her heavy black bangs and penchant for dressing like a paper doll from the 1960s, the comedian is loud, indignant, and ready to entrap both spirits and audience members.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
  • There should not be openings that may entrap a child's head, neck, or body (this poses a risk of asphyxiation).
    Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
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  • State of play: In the final days before Nov. 5, mail-in voting continues to be ensnared in legal battles across the country.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
  • And, more than ever, there are too many District Attorneys who can’t wait to ensnare artists in their next gang indictment.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Police obtained the footage after finding a dark jacket with long, brown hair tangled in its buttons.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Protecting Against The Sunk-Cost Fallacy Here are three strategies to avoid getting trapped for all: 1.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • He was trapped inside the vehicle while U.S. military police exchanged gunfire with insurgents.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Separate from Musk’s business empire, his America PAC has been entangled in a legal battle, with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner over the super PAC’s $1 million daily prize giveaways.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Clearly, residential architectural design in America is entangled in its own 21st-century complications.
    Richard Olsen, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • So much your body is meshed in flex and yet yields tougher than softness suggests.
    Diane Mehta, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The rotation just doesn’t seem to all mesh at the same time.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Dry Brining Instead of immersing the turkey in liquid, dry brining involves rubbing the turkey all over with a salt rub, sometimes combined with herbs or spices.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Given that many data breaches involve some combination of password compromise, phishing and a lack of robust data encryption, the notion of moving to a suite of productivity tools that are guided by privacy and security principles isn’t to be overlooked.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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  • Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.
    Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
  • With his body flexibility and length, McMillan can contort his frame, high-point or reach back and snare the ball before the defender has a chance to make a play.
    Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 18 July 2024

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“Enmesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmesh. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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