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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
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
An entrenched leader For the seventh election in a row, Museveni's campaign has filled the streets of the capital, Kampala.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
But capturing one man does not automatically dismantle an entrenched system.
—Richard Kiy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The two sides appear entrenched in their positions.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The opposition would be unable to control the entrenched Venezuelan power structure, some of the administration’s defenders insisted.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
In many metro neighborhoods, entrenched homeowners fear neglect from absentee corporate landlords.
—Matt Reynolds, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Some audiences invoke regime change to signal resolve and a willingness to break an entrenched system that appears resistant to reform.
—Andrew Latham, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Attention is set to shift to Sheikh Maqsoud, where the Kurds are more entrenched.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Sanctions further entrenched this model by restricting access to technology, finance and international cooperation, pushing the economy toward greater dependence on natural resources.
—Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And as time passes, these oppressive leaders become entrenched, making redemocratization harder and harder.
—Helena Carpio, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
But a one-time confiscation of wealth is not a sustainable funding model for a permanent, growing program, especially one like health care, which would become politically entrenched as residents come to rely on it.
—Mariana Trujillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Once entrenched, those habits reshape institutions long after the moment that produced them.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Their resiliency was littered throughout their journey, entrenched in their mission, their goal to go undefeated.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
With Manny Machado entrenched at third, the Padres intended Arenado to play first base.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
And after a decade in Southern California, the Rams have a growing group of former players from this decade who are becoming entrenched in the community.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Insulated management, entrenched boards, and weakened accountability erode value over time until correction becomes far more costly.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
An entrenched leader For the seventh election in a row, Museveni's campaign has filled the streets of the capital, Kampala.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
But capturing one man does not automatically dismantle an entrenched system.
—Richard Kiy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The two sides appear entrenched in their positions.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The opposition would be unable to control the entrenched Venezuelan power structure, some of the administration’s defenders insisted.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
In many metro neighborhoods, entrenched homeowners fear neglect from absentee corporate landlords.
—Matt Reynolds, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Some audiences invoke regime change to signal resolve and a willingness to break an entrenched system that appears resistant to reform.
—Andrew Latham, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Attention is set to shift to Sheikh Maqsoud, where the Kurds are more entrenched.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
According to The Sunday Times, a report compiled by doctors entrenched in the region and reviewed by the outlet, estimates that security forces have killed at least 16,500 protesters and injured more than 330,000 others.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Sanctions further entrenched this model by restricting access to technology, finance and international cooperation, pushing the economy toward greater dependence on natural resources.
—Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
And as time passes, these oppressive leaders become entrenched, making redemocratization harder and harder.
—Helena Carpio, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
But a one-time confiscation of wealth is not a sustainable funding model for a permanent, growing program, especially one like health care, which would become politically entrenched as residents come to rely on it.
—Mariana Trujillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Once entrenched, those habits reshape institutions long after the moment that produced them.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Their resiliency was littered throughout their journey, entrenched in their mission, their goal to go undefeated.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
With Manny Machado entrenched at third, the Padres intended Arenado to play first base.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
And after a decade in Southern California, the Rams have a growing group of former players from this decade who are becoming entrenched in the community.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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The Phillies pivoted to a reunion with veteran catcher JT Realmuto, further solidifying the sense that the team is returning with most of its star core back and looking to make a deeper playoff run next season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some of the morteros took thousands of years to be ground to 12 or 13 inches deep, Holton said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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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With an undeletable presence embedded in the firmware of more than 600 million enterprise devices, Absolute delivers persistent visibility, control, and auto-repair capabilities that operate even when systems fail.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The chatbot — code-named Campos — will be embedded deeply into the iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems and replace the current Siri interface, according to people familiar with the plan.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That’s due to the toy’s silicone strings' ability to reach the back of the throat and become lodged.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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The organization has lodged several complaints with the FCC about alleged media bias.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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