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Other Words from mesh
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Synonyms & Antonyms for mesh
Synonyms: Noun
entanglement, morass, net, noose, quagmire, quicksand, snare, tanglement, toil(s), trap, web
Synonyms: Verb
catch up, enmesh (also immesh), ensnare, ensnarl, entangle, entoil, entrap, net, snare, tangle, trap
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of mesh in a Sentence
Noun
We covered the blueberry bushes in nylon mesh to keep the birds from the fruit. a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracyVerb
They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony. The book tries to mesh philosophy and humor. The two plans mesh well. The gears weren't meshing properly.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The basics of radio detection remain the same; many radio telescopes are constructed from simple materials, such as plastic pipes and wire mesh. — Davide Castelvecchi, Scientific American, "The Quest to Unlock the Secrets of the Baby Universe," 26 Aug. 2019 The songstress chose a Supriya Lele sleeveless mesh dress, Chloe penny loafer boots, and Acne Studio’s oversized hoops to style-out in at her event. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Here's Where You Can Grab Justine Skye's Adorable Midi Dress," 23 Aug. 2019 Built with a unique mesh material, the driver offers booming audio without suffering much distortion. — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, "Review: Logitech G Pro X is a complete package for gamers," 22 Aug. 2019 Then, Kali Uchis took things in an even more dramatic direction, cinching her dyed number in a bold turquoise with a silver mesh belt. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Steve Lacy Takes One of Summer’s Most Peculiar Trends Into the Bathtub," 22 Aug. 2019 Household trash and other domestic waste can only legally be burned in devices such as burn barrels with metal wire mesh screens. — Scott Huddleston, ExpressNews.com, "Sheriff taken to task on overtime at jail in downtown San Antonio," 20 Aug. 2019 The new photo, shared on Instagram over the weekend, shows the Bronx queen sprawled out on a mesh hammock, looking into the distance. — Amber Brenza, Health.com, "J.Lo Just Shared Another Swimsuit Photo—and Her Butt Looks Incredible," 19 Aug. 2019 Off the side of the Esperanza, the manta trawl lazily gobbles up water samples from the ocean's surface that are filtered through its long mesh tail. — Arwa Damon, CNN, "Microplastics discovered in 'extreme' concentrations in the North Atlantic," 19 Aug. 2019 Reach for a lace top that offers more coverage than a flimsy mesh shirt (the latter is much more suited for the office) and layer a cami underneath to prevent any NSFW mishaps. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "5 Black Jean Outfit Ideas to Get You Out of That Denim Style Rut," 15 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Ultimately, students must convince external professionals from STEM how and to what extent the school’s program meshed with the Academy’s definition of STEM education. — Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland.com, "Back to school in our towns, even better than ever: Sun Messages," 23 Aug. 2019 The three of them each brought distinctive views to the telecasts and meshed well. — Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "Warriors on TV: Should Chris Mullin replace Azubuike?," 19 Aug. 2019 Professional lights — with which Alyx Jacobs and George Jackson create gorgeous effects — mesh with Anthony Narciso’s clear sound design. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "‘Mary Poppins’: Practically perfect in every way | Review," 19 Aug. 2019 The film was widely popular among college-age students and meshed with the counter-cultural mindset of the day. — Duane Byrge, Billboard, "Peter Fonda, 'Easy Rider' Architect And Counter-Cultural Icon, Dies At 79," 16 Aug. 2019 The idea percolated for six to nine months, with the timing finally meshing for the two of them, said Walton, who has worked with former Cavalier Matthew Dellavedova, former Indian Yan Gomes and Indians' Jose Ramirez on coffee releases. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Coffee Co. teams with musician Carlos Jones to help charity," 11 Aug. 2019 The advantage with a player like Cousins is the outside shot, something that Olynyk and Meyers Leonard also can offer, which meshes with Adebayo's offensive repertoire. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "ASK IRA: Is One Last Dance 2.0 on the way?," 10 Aug. 2019 Before your appointment, try on your favorite lipstick colors in different neutral shades of rose, coral, and brown tones to see what meshes best with your skin tone. — Kate Foster, Glamour, "I’m Completely Hooked on Lip Blushing," 7 Aug. 2019 Reynolds had a particular appreciation for Needham’s gifts, and Needham’s approach meshed well with Reynolds’ up-for-anything approach to movie stardom, particularly when that approach landed him in hit after hit — at least for a while. — Keith Phipps, The Verge, "Before you see Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, watch Smokey and the Bandit," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mesh.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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