ENMESHING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

enmeshing

verb

variants also immeshing

present participle of enmesh

as in trapping

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 enmeshing The decision ended up being quite fortuitous, causing a stir online and enmeshing Sun Day Red’s influence even deeper in athletic circles. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Elwes has spent his years in California not just establishing his family life, but also further enmeshing himself in Hollywood. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 The contract, further enmeshing JPMorgan with a dominant tech player, burnishes the bank’s reputation as a leader in American finance. — Hugh Son,leslie Picker,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026

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Beavers were nearly wiped out due to 300 years of trapping and trading.

— Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Henri Bezy, 82, was sleeping inside when Matis came crashing in, trapping him under the car.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of trapping

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Specialized compartments for rings, statement necklaces, and dainty earrings keep each piece accessible, plus the soft material prevents tangling and damage.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Definition of tangling

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But Musk’s particular vulnerability now extends far beyond the boardroom, potentially ensnaring millions of mom-and-pop investors now exposed to one or both companies through index funds.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Six months later, the war trudges on, indirectly ensnaring much of the world by severely disrupting global trade.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ensnaring

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Democrats called the hearing a politically motivated attempt at entrapping Fauci and praised the scientist for his work during the pandemic.

— Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Another one of the Tates’ lawyers filed a claim on Fisher’s behalf, accusing Hadley of entrapping him.

— Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

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