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as in knots
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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as in traps
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 complicates
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 entangles
Initially dismissed as an accident, Charles, Oliver and Mabel dive headfirst into the investigation, uncovering a sprawling conspiracy that stretches beyond the building’s walls and entangles New York’s old mob families with its newest billionaires.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Recognize how your energy entangles with your team, and create field conditions for inevitable success.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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No matter how many knots a lawyer ties themselves in to get there, legality is not legitimacy.—
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Stories like these usually lurch from one contrivance and complication to the next, but Chad Powers knots itself into a genuinely thorny conflict by the finale.—
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From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.—
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The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
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Other data, however, complicates the picture.—
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Sentimental Value, an emotionally layered film up for eight Golden Globes this weekend, complicates that perspective.—
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
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But most of those productions fell into the trap of self-parody that ensnares so many attempts at franchise crossovers.—
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Both reject the compound interest trap that ensnares millions in traditional credit products.—
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The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.—
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Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.—
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Set in 19th Century Mexico, Netflix’s series adaptation of ‘Mal de Amores’ (‘Lovesick’) is directed by Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, daughter of its author Ángeles Mastretta, and intertwines a story of war and family.—
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This inspiring story intertwines the rich traditions of Chinese and Indian heritages, aiming to foster unity and celebrate diversity.—
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This superb thriller about an obsessed fan (Kathy Bates) who rescues, and then entraps, a best-selling author (James Caan) still stands as an edge-of-your-seat experience.—
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“Entangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entangles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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