entanglement
noun
en·tan·gle·ment
in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 
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1
a
: the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b
: something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares
a project delayed by legal entanglements
2
: the condition of being deeply involved
their entanglement in politics
Examples of entanglement in a Sentence
his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The population has seen a trend of slow growth over the last few years, but they are still threatened by deadly boat strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
But over a decade of romantic and career entanglements, their different reasons for making art become painfully clear.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Interestingly, the entanglement levels can be modulated on demand through these vibrations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for entanglement
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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entanglement. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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