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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
Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
That deeply constrains everything that occurs in the show’s first outing, which can’t see Mike, El, Dustin, Lucas, or Max grow as characters in ways that bump up against their arcs from the original show, or let the new addition Nikki (Odessa A’zion) become too firmly entrenched in their lives.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Such an agreement would require battling — and even dismantling — an entrenched and incompetent bureaucracy to speed up economic reforms, and getting rid of old-school historic commanders and everyone else in the government, the Communist Party and the top military echelons standing in the way.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The ensuing occupation, which lasted until May 2000, led directly to the creation of Hezbollah, a far more dangerous and entrenched enemy on Israel’s northern border.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The governor has rightly made reining in this out-of-control enterprise a top priority in the state budget talks, taking on one of Albany’s most entrenched special interests — the trial lawyers — with the goal of lowering insurance costs for New Yorkers.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Though Magyar is no liberal, some are now looking to his victory as an example of how to defeat an entrenched far-right leader who has the support of an increasingly powerful global movement.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Being there for his weekly routine captures something of Michaels’ entrenched schedule, as well as the scary-fast prep swirling around him.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Voters - fueled largely by concerns about entrenched government corruption - overwhelmingly chose Péter Magyar, a 45-year-old lawyer and politician who until several years ago was a staunch Orbán loyalist.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Elzinga said his childhood and family’s history is entrenched in the town, and his family actively participates in Schererville sports and events, with his grandfather starting a retail farm and organizing the annual Schererville Corn Roast in the 1960s.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
These include companies with a competitive moat, have strong branding and proprietary data, and are deeply entrenched within their industries.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
These surveillance tech partnerships are becoming entrenched, domestically and abroad, as advances in AI take surveillance to unprecedented levels.
—Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Skepticism remains entrenched within the bloc about admitting new members, including any move to fast-track the process for Ukraine.
—Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Houry noted political appointees and Kennedy allies from his days leading the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense are still entrenched at HHS.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
With Mason Taylor entrenched as their starter, the Jets add another exciting player late on Day 3 in Wright.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill are entrenched as the offensive tackles for now, with Ryan Van Demark recently added in free agency as the swing backup.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
It is bound to be a bruising battle against entrenched special interests.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
That deeply constrains everything that occurs in the show’s first outing, which can’t see Mike, El, Dustin, Lucas, or Max grow as characters in ways that bump up against their arcs from the original show, or let the new addition Nikki (Odessa A’zion) become too firmly entrenched in their lives.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Such an agreement would require battling — and even dismantling — an entrenched and incompetent bureaucracy to speed up economic reforms, and getting rid of old-school historic commanders and everyone else in the government, the Communist Party and the top military echelons standing in the way.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The ensuing occupation, which lasted until May 2000, led directly to the creation of Hezbollah, a far more dangerous and entrenched enemy on Israel’s northern border.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
The governor has rightly made reining in this out-of-control enterprise a top priority in the state budget talks, taking on one of Albany’s most entrenched special interests — the trial lawyers — with the goal of lowering insurance costs for New Yorkers.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Though Magyar is no liberal, some are now looking to his victory as an example of how to defeat an entrenched far-right leader who has the support of an increasingly powerful global movement.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Being there for his weekly routine captures something of Michaels’ entrenched schedule, as well as the scary-fast prep swirling around him.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Voters - fueled largely by concerns about entrenched government corruption - overwhelmingly chose Péter Magyar, a 45-year-old lawyer and politician who until several years ago was a staunch Orbán loyalist.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Nawi‘s father is entrenched in tribal traditions, while her three mothers are limited by their traditional roles.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Elzinga said his childhood and family’s history is entrenched in the town, and his family actively participates in Schererville sports and events, with his grandfather starting a retail farm and organizing the annual Schererville Corn Roast in the 1960s.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
These include companies with a competitive moat, have strong branding and proprietary data, and are deeply entrenched within their industries.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
These surveillance tech partnerships are becoming entrenched, domestically and abroad, as advances in AI take surveillance to unprecedented levels.
—Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Skepticism remains entrenched within the bloc about admitting new members, including any move to fast-track the process for Ukraine.
—Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Houry noted political appointees and Kennedy allies from his days leading the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense are still entrenched at HHS.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026
With Mason Taylor entrenched as their starter, the Jets add another exciting player late on Day 3 in Wright.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill are entrenched as the offensive tackles for now, with Ryan Van Demark recently added in free agency as the swing backup.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Decades of local service as mayor and county supervisor have given me a deep understanding of local, state and federal issues.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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In Russia, indulging in such conspiracies is often less an exercise in political prediction than an expression of deeper anxieties that can be otherwise hard to express.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But Democrats' message has to be rooted and grounded in reality.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Instead, their exchanges are rooted in something far more meaningful.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The aircraft also benefits from being easier to upgrade over time, thanks to its inherent modular design.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Critics may suggest that licenses for tradeworkers like electricians are still necessary given the dangers inherent to construction.—
Maxwell Harden,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Offshore sourcing ecosystems for apparel are also deeply embedded after decades of Asia dominance, Kearney’s research surmised.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Rather, the dynamics that give rise to all those negative outcomes are structurally embedded in the very architecture of social media.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Verb
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But as the rover attempted to pull out its drill arm, the rock came up with it, having gotten lodged onto the sleeve that surrounds the tool’s bit.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has already lodged a detainer request to keep Tortolero-Arriechi in custody — a request that now hangs in the balance in a state that has repeatedly clashed with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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