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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
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
This entrenched cross-border militant networks and blurred the boundary between state policy and nonstate actors, resulting in dynamics that continue to shape the region.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Petro, a former rebel leader, soared into office promising to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and reallocate state resources to addressing entrenched poverty.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Conflict is more entrenched in Guerrero than in most Mexican states, with a history of militancy dating back to guerrilla movements in the 1960s.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
One relevant factor, however, is that the Islamic Republic is perhaps more entrenched than was Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Not there yet The 1970s saw entrenched inflation well above target, stagnating growth and a broken policy framework, none of which are present today, according to Charles-Henry Monchau, chief investment officer at Syz Group.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Armed with beauty, daring, hustle, sheer force of will and unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
From the suffrage movement and the civil rights era to today’s debates over voting access, expanding democracy has required women to confront entrenched power.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
But in South Carolina, where opposition to government mandates is firmly entrenched, that's unlikely to happen.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
It was further entrenched in the country’s system by his successor.
—Emma Graham,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Its occupation of the West Bank has entrenched a system of dispossession and daily violence, as Palestinians are killed, arrested and displaced while Israeli settlers, protected by the Israel Defense Forces and supported by the United States, expand into Palestinian land.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The new mayor must immediately address three issues that are deeply entrenched and interconnected.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Scores of former athletes are deeply entrenched in various corners of this new world, including Opendorse’s Blake Lawrence (Nebraska football), FanWord’s Christopher Aumueller (Nebraska tennis) and Mit Winter (William & Mary basketball).
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s ruling regime has been in place for almost 50 years, is well entrenched and has a long history of suppressing dissent.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Fortunes have fluctuated in most of the top categories, but Buckley has been entrenched as the front-runner for months.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
However, the dropping of 5,000-poud bunker-busting bombs on the shores of Iran to blow up entrenched mine and missile sites will make a big difference.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
This entrenched cross-border militant networks and blurred the boundary between state policy and nonstate actors, resulting in dynamics that continue to shape the region.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Petro, a former rebel leader, soared into office promising to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and reallocate state resources to addressing entrenched poverty.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Conflict is more entrenched in Guerrero than in most Mexican states, with a history of militancy dating back to guerrilla movements in the 1960s.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
One relevant factor, however, is that the Islamic Republic is perhaps more entrenched than was Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Not there yet The 1970s saw entrenched inflation well above target, stagnating growth and a broken policy framework, none of which are present today, according to Charles-Henry Monchau, chief investment officer at Syz Group.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Armed with beauty, daring, hustle, sheer force of will and unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
From the suffrage movement and the civil rights era to today’s debates over voting access, expanding democracy has required women to confront entrenched power.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Historically, anti-LGBTQ laws have been entrenched in many parts of Africa, a predominantly conservative continent.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
But in South Carolina, where opposition to government mandates is firmly entrenched, that's unlikely to happen.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
It was further entrenched in the country’s system by his successor.
—Emma Graham,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Its occupation of the West Bank has entrenched a system of dispossession and daily violence, as Palestinians are killed, arrested and displaced while Israeli settlers, protected by the Israel Defense Forces and supported by the United States, expand into Palestinian land.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The new mayor must immediately address three issues that are deeply entrenched and interconnected.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Scores of former athletes are deeply entrenched in various corners of this new world, including Opendorse’s Blake Lawrence (Nebraska football), FanWord’s Christopher Aumueller (Nebraska tennis) and Mit Winter (William & Mary basketball).
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s ruling regime has been in place for almost 50 years, is well entrenched and has a long history of suppressing dissent.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Fortunes have fluctuated in most of the top categories, but Buckley has been entrenched as the front-runner for months.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Expect lively, clubby vibes as local DJs pump out deep house and dance to soul and techno, depending on the mood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Boko Haram is more locally rooted, identifying with Nigeria’s pre-colonial history, and ISWAP is more transnational.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Everything’s handmade, locally rooted, and built to last—souvenirs with soul.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Magic City affair highlights the inherent tension.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing wrong with you acknowledging the challenges inherent in trying to provide care for a parent, particularly a parent who is resistant to help.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, where Quigley was embedded as a homicide investigator, disclosed earlier this month that Quigley was allegedly drinking with another State Police officer at a bar near the Superior Court before the crash, according to an office employee.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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While two of these leaders have since been killed by Israeli strikes, they are included here to provide a more complete picture of Iran’s powerful elite – people deeply embedded in the Islamic Republic’s political, intelligence and security architecture.—
Mehrzad Boroujerdi,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Four of them lodged official complaints but the cases were dismissed due to lack of evidence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Original framing remains visible, along with traces of the building’s early insulation, including layers of centuries-old newspapers still lodged within the walls.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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