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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
Maurizio Caio, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, was a persistent advocate of no-nonsense education while serving in the Legislature, often clashing with the state’s entrenched education establishment — even the powerful California Teachers Association.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Further compounding the issue is the astronomical cost of investigational product of research, driven upward over decades by escalating evidentiary standards, increasingly complex trial designs, and entrenched operational inefficiencies.
—Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
With investment returns rising faster than local wages and salaries, the financial disparities threaten to become even more entrenched, furthering demographic shifts already straining the Valley’s workforce, schools and health care systems.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
DoorDash also faces stiff competition from entrenched rivals like GrabFood and Foodpanda in Singapore and Russia-based Yandex Eats in Uzbekistan.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Chinese authorities have struggled to lift the economy out of an entrenched deflation as consumers cut back spending amid a prolonged real estate downturn, a bleak job market and uncertain income prospects.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
All have been outspoken about entrenched corruption and lack of accountability for public officials accused of wrongdoing.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
But rather than allow that foundational genre of American music to languish in novelty, Ragger urge a reconsideration of ragtime’s entrenched perception as pure whimsy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Jeremy Peña is entrenched at short.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
McMillian may well be entrenched at nickel for the Broncos in 2026 again, then, after starting there for three straight seasons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, geopolitical pressures and a more prescriptive regulatory environment—especially surrounding AI—have only entrenched the decision.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
But by that point, China dominated in Indonesia, the second largest producer of cobalt and the world’s largest miner of nickel, another battery mineral; and was deeply entrenched in Chile and Zimbabwe, which produced large amounts of lithium.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Across empty nesting, hormonal shifts and caregiving stress, small, intentional practices can protect a relationship before conflict becomes entrenched.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Williams and Corum are firmly entrenched, but Rivers is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Unlike more mature markets, there is limited legacy infrastructure and fewer entrenched incumbents.
—Maurizio Caio, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, was a persistent advocate of no-nonsense education while serving in the Legislature, often clashing with the state’s entrenched education establishment — even the powerful California Teachers Association.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Further compounding the issue is the astronomical cost of investigational product of research, driven upward over decades by escalating evidentiary standards, increasingly complex trial designs, and entrenched operational inefficiencies.
—Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
With investment returns rising faster than local wages and salaries, the financial disparities threaten to become even more entrenched, furthering demographic shifts already straining the Valley’s workforce, schools and health care systems.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
DoorDash also faces stiff competition from entrenched rivals like GrabFood and Foodpanda in Singapore and Russia-based Yandex Eats in Uzbekistan.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Chinese authorities have struggled to lift the economy out of an entrenched deflation as consumers cut back spending amid a prolonged real estate downturn, a bleak job market and uncertain income prospects.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
All have been outspoken about entrenched corruption and lack of accountability for public officials accused of wrongdoing.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
But rather than allow that foundational genre of American music to languish in novelty, Ragger urge a reconsideration of ragtime’s entrenched perception as pure whimsy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Jeremy Peña is entrenched at short.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
McMillian may well be entrenched at nickel for the Broncos in 2026 again, then, after starting there for three straight seasons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, geopolitical pressures and a more prescriptive regulatory environment—especially surrounding AI—have only entrenched the decision.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
But by that point, China dominated in Indonesia, the second largest producer of cobalt and the world’s largest miner of nickel, another battery mineral; and was deeply entrenched in Chile and Zimbabwe, which produced large amounts of lithium.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Across empty nesting, hormonal shifts and caregiving stress, small, intentional practices can protect a relationship before conflict becomes entrenched.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Williams and Corum are firmly entrenched, but Rivers is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to former federal officials, cartels’ avoidance of deliberately targeting Americans is rooted less in ideology and more in risk management.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Showrunner Bruce Miller says the series is rooted firmly in the television universe fans already know — not a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s an inherent troublemaking nature to him that can’t be repressed by the big Disney musical.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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On top of this, the inherent illiquidity of real estate can complicate everything from governance to generational transitions.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ellis made efforts to bring Jack Wilshere back into the academy, wanting that Arsenal connection embedded into the coaching leadership and conscious of the need to reintroduce a winning culture to the academy.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The loneliness, disconnection and yearning embedded in his persona struck a chord with fans, many of whom, like Junior himself, were immigrants in the United States who felt the same.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, adventurous beachgoers can check out the remains of hundreds of shipwrecks, lodged in the desolate sand.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The investigation's findings also come on the heels of a similar complaint lodged by a female employee in the Wilkinsburg School District, where Maluchnik had served as an interim superintendent.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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