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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
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Heintschel supplanted Eli Holstein about a month into the season and seems entrenched as the starter for 2026.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Slavery had become ever more entrenched in America; this transformation had brought the fringe to the mainstream, made the unthinkable thinkable, the impermissible permissible.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
But the weekend’s busiest pop-up shop belonged to Mackage, which has sponsored the event for three years, and is making serious inroads against entrenched European competitors like Moncler and Fusalp.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Since taking office last year, the president has repeatedly used rigid timelines as a central tool in his push to broker peace, or at least force movement, in some of the world’s most entrenched conflicts.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In his view, homelessness stems primarily from a lack of suitable housing—not from entrenched mental illness or addiction.
—Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Foley is an anomaly in Massachusetts – a Republican appointee who is willing to shake things up and take on the entrenched power structure, and is transparent and accessible.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Broad, blunt cuts to MA favor the largest, most entrenched national insurers who can better absorb volatility and invest heavily in sophisticated coding and compliance infrastructure.
—Donna Shalala, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Jim Root, New York Times, 13 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
This anthropocentric perspective was entrenched in 1866, when German scientist Ernst Haeckel drew one of the first trees of life.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
Wambsganss is deeply entrenched in local Republican politics and well-known in education circles, as the chief communications officer for Patriot Mobile.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Marsee’s inclusion is odd, because he is already entrenched as Miami’s center fielder.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Hotel founder Alex Ohebshalom’s family, entrenched in the real estate business, eventually acquired the building in the 1970s—and over the last few years, a newer 24-storey glass tower was added to abut the mansion and complete his vision for a luxury hotel.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
By the end of 2024, he was entrenched at the top of global music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Armed with beauty, daring/hustle and sheer force of will/unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Heintschel supplanted Eli Holstein about a month into the season and seems entrenched as the starter for 2026.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Slavery had become ever more entrenched in America; this transformation had brought the fringe to the mainstream, made the unthinkable thinkable, the impermissible permissible.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
But the weekend’s busiest pop-up shop belonged to Mackage, which has sponsored the event for three years, and is making serious inroads against entrenched European competitors like Moncler and Fusalp.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Since taking office last year, the president has repeatedly used rigid timelines as a central tool in his push to broker peace, or at least force movement, in some of the world’s most entrenched conflicts.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In his view, homelessness stems primarily from a lack of suitable housing—not from entrenched mental illness or addiction.
—Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Foley is an anomaly in Massachusetts – a Republican appointee who is willing to shake things up and take on the entrenched power structure, and is transparent and accessible.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Broad, blunt cuts to MA favor the largest, most entrenched national insurers who can better absorb volatility and invest heavily in sophisticated coding and compliance infrastructure.
—Donna Shalala, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Its metrics and win profile are all firmly entrenched around the cutline.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 13 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
This anthropocentric perspective was entrenched in 1866, when German scientist Ernst Haeckel drew one of the first trees of life.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
Wambsganss is deeply entrenched in local Republican politics and well-known in education circles, as the chief communications officer for Patriot Mobile.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Marsee’s inclusion is odd, because he is already entrenched as Miami’s center fielder.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Hotel founder Alex Ohebshalom’s family, entrenched in the real estate business, eventually acquired the building in the 1970s—and over the last few years, a newer 24-storey glass tower was added to abut the mansion and complete his vision for a luxury hotel.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
By the end of 2024, he was entrenched at the top of global music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Gas fireplaces turn on with a flip of a switch and deep Italian marble tubs are easily large enough for two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Healthy sod should feel firmly rooted, show consistent green growth, and require less frequent watering.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 19-year-old, who had been on the pitch for around 10 minutes, scored the equaliser for a team rooted to the bottom of the table, a strike which could just have a major say in the Premier League title race.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After a trip home to Florida for his grandson’s first birthday party, Griffey is visiting other WBC teams in Arizona, Houston and, finally, Florida, where he will be embedded with Team USA and taking photographs on the field and behind the scenes.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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From the Berkley Riverfront and downtown arenas to major civic corridors and the Kansas City International Airport, the firm’s work is embedded across many of the city’s most visible and heavily used spaces.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Policyholders shared complaints lodged against State Farm over denials to pay for the cleanup of fire toxins, rebuild estimates well below actual construction costs and delayed checks for living expenses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The impact from the collision with the deputy caused some of the gate posts to become lodged into the front of the Dodge Charger patrol car.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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