as in to tangle
to place in conflict or difficulties
the town has been embroiled in controversy over the building of the huge shopping mall
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Recent Examples of embroil
The Dodgers became embroiled in a related controversy last weekend, when singer and social media personality Nezza sang a Spanish version of the national anthem at Dodger Stadium, in an act of protest against the immigration raids, despite being asked by a team employee to sing in English.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
They have been embroiled in a series of ethical controversies.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Abarca was recently embroiled in legal domestic matters involving a charge of domestic battery, a restraining order by his wife, and custody of their 2-year-old son.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Six years ago, two school executives from the now defunct A3 charter school were embroiled in controversy.
—Windi Eklund, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
They have been embroiled in a series of ethical controversies.
—Andrew Binns, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Abarca was recently embroiled in legal domestic matters involving a charge of domestic battery, a restraining order by his wife, and custody of their 2-year-old son.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
Six years ago, two school executives from the now defunct A3 charter school were embroiled in controversy.
—Windi Eklund, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroil
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One more tip: tie up the drawcords before washing so they don't get snagged or tangled.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Both work together to pick up debris and ensure that no hair gets tangled up in the vacuum.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
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Officers and firefighters were dispatched to the 400 block of North Nettleton Street around 4 p.m. Sunday after reports of a house fire with people trapped inside.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Lavigne had come home to help her sister and got trapped by the storm.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Beef, according to its menu, is first seasoned and then broiled at 1,200 degrees.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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This case will simply add another layer to the already broiling legal battle between the administration and the university.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The results showed that students with low differentiation — those who were more emotionally enmeshed with others — experienced higher social anxiety, fear of judgment, stress and more somatic symptoms like headaches, fatigue or physical tension.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Gucci has been enmeshed with the sport since the debut of its first tennis sneaker in 1977.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroil. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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