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also intrenched
as in deep
firmly established over time
I have an entrenched dislike of mimes
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also intrenched
as in rooted
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 entrenched
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The Twin Cities are home to the US’s largest diaspora from Somalia, a small Muslim-majority nation on the Horn of Africa that has been rent by decades of civil war and entrenched poverty.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Maduro inherited a nation strained by falling oil production and entrenched corruption, but his administration’s response — defined by economic mismanagement, rigid ideological controls and deepening authoritarianism — sharply accelerated the country’s unraveling.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Analysts will now be assessing who potentially was involved in the operation to capture Maduro, as well as whether Cabello or Padrino López or members of the Venezuelan military were involved, with reports of an entrenched CIA asset reporting on the whereabouts of Maduro.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
His new restaurant could steal thunder from entrenched downtown Boise heavyweights such as local icon Chandlers and national conglomerate Ruth’s Chris.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
By turns brittle and compassionate, Little Bear Ridge Road showed us a generosity of spirit that could overcome even the most entrenched emotional barriers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
But the science behind the entrenched testing paradigm for diagnosing UTIs predates the American Civil War.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
The Fractyl device overcomes these entrenched changes.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Compared to the start and stop rollout of electric vehicle policy in the US, EVs have become firmly entrenched in China.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Wennberg has been entrenched as the Sharks’ second line center since the start of the season and enters this week tied for third on the team with 26 points in 41 games this year.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
With Chambliss now entrenched, Simmons apparently decided to look around for a new school to call home next season.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2026
Wealth inequality is entrenched, with the top 1% in major economies accounting for at least 20% of wealth.
—Jan Mischke, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Some people will be entrenched in their views, and logic has left the room.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Headphone Deals For those deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem who want headphones that just work without all the fuss, the Beats Solo 4 make sense, even more so with a $70 discount.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The daughter of a South African mother who grew up in a white town in the Northeast, Clemmons uses her frequent travels to Johannesburg to contextualize the promises of freedom, the realities of entrenched inequalities, and consequences of violence.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The Twin Cities are home to the US’s largest diaspora from Somalia, a small Muslim-majority nation on the Horn of Africa that has been rent by decades of civil war and entrenched poverty.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Maduro inherited a nation strained by falling oil production and entrenched corruption, but his administration’s response — defined by economic mismanagement, rigid ideological controls and deepening authoritarianism — sharply accelerated the country’s unraveling.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Analysts will now be assessing who potentially was involved in the operation to capture Maduro, as well as whether Cabello or Padrino López or members of the Venezuelan military were involved, with reports of an entrenched CIA asset reporting on the whereabouts of Maduro.
—David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
His new restaurant could steal thunder from entrenched downtown Boise heavyweights such as local icon Chandlers and national conglomerate Ruth’s Chris.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
By turns brittle and compassionate, Little Bear Ridge Road showed us a generosity of spirit that could overcome even the most entrenched emotional barriers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
But the science behind the entrenched testing paradigm for diagnosing UTIs predates the American Civil War.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
The Fractyl device overcomes these entrenched changes.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
This is just one of numerous examples of inequalities that are entrenched in and deepened by medical and educational systems.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Compared to the start and stop rollout of electric vehicle policy in the US, EVs have become firmly entrenched in China.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Dick, who succumbed to cancer in 2018, was a presidential speechwriter and advisor who Goodwin likens to the Zelig of the era, continually entrenched at the nexus of its consequential characters and moments.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Wennberg has been entrenched as the Sharks’ second line center since the start of the season and enters this week tied for third on the team with 26 points in 41 games this year.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
With Chambliss now entrenched, Simmons apparently decided to look around for a new school to call home next season.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2026
Wealth inequality is entrenched, with the top 1% in major economies accounting for at least 20% of wealth.
—Jan Mischke, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Some people will be entrenched in their views, and logic has left the room.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Headphone Deals For those deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem who want headphones that just work without all the fuss, the Beats Solo 4 make sense, even more so with a $70 discount.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Iran is a theocratic republic rooted ideologically in Shiite Islam while Venezuela is a socialist and secular regime.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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These institutions are rooted here because Illinois and Chicago are integral to their brand, talent pipeline and mission.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seen through this lens, every person possesses inherent dignity and value.—
James O. Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lumus specializes in geometric, or reflective, waveguides, a design approach that allows AR displays to be embedded into glasses that closely resemble conventional eyewear.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nvidia is trying to ensure its chips are embedded with every new wave of AI-powered innovation.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Dean Darrow was struck by gunfire, and a bullet was lodged in his heart.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recently, New York City added a suit to the dozens that have already been lodged by local governments against social-media companies such as Meta, which owns Instagram, and Bytedance, the owner of TikTok.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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