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also intrench
as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off
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Recent Examples of entrench
Wealth inequality is entrenched, with the top 1% in major economies accounting for at least 20% of wealth.
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Jan Mischke, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile experts told Reuters that Doumbouya’s new term could further entrench corruption in the country, which holds the world’s largest reserves of bauxite and the richest untapped iron ore deposit.
—semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Accordingly, without political or media resistance, CFA has been able to entrench itself statewide and institutionalize antisemitism through the CSU system.
—Mark Pinkert, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Nelson started the year as the fifth or sixth forward in the PK rotation, but he’s entrenched in the top four now.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jan Mischke, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile experts told Reuters that Doumbouya’s new term could further entrench corruption in the country, which holds the world’s largest reserves of bauxite and the richest untapped iron ore deposit.
—semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Accordingly, without political or media resistance, CFA has been able to entrench itself statewide and institutionalize antisemitism through the CSU system.
—Mark Pinkert, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Nelson started the year as the fifth or sixth forward in the PK rotation, but he’s entrenched in the top four now.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
Verb
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As autumn air and soil temperatures cool, perennial plants naturally shift their focus from above-ground to root growth.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from green, not woody, growth, dip the ends in rooting hormone, and root them in water or soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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As governments and companies embed Gen AI deeper into workflow, that gap matters more every quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Caterpillar said the technology embeds autonomy directly into construction workflows, targeting safer operations, higher precision, and improved productivity across global projects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The bullet narrowly missed Zwerner’s heart and remains lodged in her chest.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Doctors spent weeks trying to locate the bullet lodged in Garfield's body, but were unsuccessful.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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