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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
Scott Phillips, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where the criminal groups have splintered into rival factions.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where cartels have splintered into rival factions.
—Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Mack quickly became entrenched in the organization, under the guise that Raniere could help her with her acting career, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
This is much more effective than trying to control a huge pest population that has already had time to develop and become entrenched inside the walls.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The ongoing homeless crisis remains one of the most difficult, entrenched problems San Diego faces.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The only thing that has ever changed entrenched behavior in Hollywood is a deadline.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Iran’s hardline regime appears more entrenched than ever, prompting fears that any window for political liberalization in the country is now closed.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 May 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
Missing the end of the college basketball season with a broken hand, Wilson seems firmly entrenched in the top-five pick conversation but rarely gets placed in the same tier as Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where the criminal groups have splintered into rival factions.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Cartels have been using drones and more elaborate weapons for years to wage war, a sign of how entrenched the conflict is in regions like Guerrero, where cartels have splintered into rival factions.
—Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Mack quickly became entrenched in the organization, under the guise that Raniere could help her with her acting career, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
This is much more effective than trying to control a huge pest population that has already had time to develop and become entrenched inside the walls.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The ongoing homeless crisis remains one of the most difficult, entrenched problems San Diego faces.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The only thing that has ever changed entrenched behavior in Hollywood is a deadline.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Iran’s hardline regime appears more entrenched than ever, prompting fears that any window for political liberalization in the country is now closed.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 May 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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In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the restaurateur and owner of New York City's new Bar Rocco – whose philosophy and cookbooks are rooted in health-conscious dieting – shared a few misconceptions about healthy eating, especially when the end goal is weight loss.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Videos posted on social media, showing missiles flying over the Persian Gulf, illustrated the inherent risk of working alongside the Navy during the Iran war.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Designed with inherent moisture-wicking properties, the quilt offers optimal breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 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 13 May. 2026.
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