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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
David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
As promised, the memoir focuses on the years 1977 to 1980, when Robertson became close pals and housemates with director Martin Scorsese, more entrenched in the Hollywood community and less with his former mates in the Band.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
This is especially needed as Boston navigates entrenched problems and new challenges.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The outcome, with no legal means to be overturned, further cements Biya’s decades-long grip on power and underscores the resilience of Cameroon’s entrenched political system, largely based on patronage.
—Amindeh Blaise Atabong, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Yet, despite his deeply entrenched presence in the pageant and rush scenes, for the most part, Alverson fell into this line of pageant coaching unintentionally.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
China is dealing with entrenched deflation, record youth unemployment, and a real estate market that has halved in just four years.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
However, concluding a deal with its militarily superior neighbor risks the further fragmentation of Syria and an entrenched violation of its sovereignty.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
From a violent separatist insurgency in the English-speaking west to entrenched corruption, the country has seen growth stifled despite abundant oil and mineral wealth.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
But by 2023, he was firmly entrenched as a reliever, and seems likely to fill that role in Cincinnati given the Reds' roster needs.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Headphone Deals For those deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem who want headphones that just work without all the fuss, the Beats Solo 4 make sense, even more so with a $70 discount.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
And, of course, her new role comes at a time where the beauty industry is prioritizing the same inclusivity SKIMS is entrenched in, turning extended size ranges (SKIMS ranges from XXS to 5X) into shade ranges.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The deadly raid has renewed debate in Brazil over police tactics, human rights, and the government’s ongoing struggle to control powerful gangs entrenched in Rio’s impoverished communities.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Members of Congress are entrenched in disagreements over health care policy with little bipartisanship on the horizon.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The six sitting head coaches are either too new or entrenched through success.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Whether Hyland has entrenched himself in a 10-man rotation, has surpassed Conley in the pecking order or has merely been a fill-in while Conley works through early-season struggles remains to be seen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
This would produce longer and more entrenched anger from many of the very people Josh Harris would, very much, like to sell PSL licenses and tickets and merch during the next few years.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
As promised, the memoir focuses on the years 1977 to 1980, when Robertson became close pals and housemates with director Martin Scorsese, more entrenched in the Hollywood community and less with his former mates in the Band.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
This is especially needed as Boston navigates entrenched problems and new challenges.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The outcome, with no legal means to be overturned, further cements Biya’s decades-long grip on power and underscores the resilience of Cameroon’s entrenched political system, largely based on patronage.
—Amindeh Blaise Atabong, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Yet, despite his deeply entrenched presence in the pageant and rush scenes, for the most part, Alverson fell into this line of pageant coaching unintentionally.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
China is dealing with entrenched deflation, record youth unemployment, and a real estate market that has halved in just four years.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
However, concluding a deal with its militarily superior neighbor risks the further fragmentation of Syria and an entrenched violation of its sovereignty.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
From a violent separatist insurgency in the English-speaking west to entrenched corruption, the country has seen growth stifled despite abundant oil and mineral wealth.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The problems at Starbucks, however, have proven more pervasive and more entrenched.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
But by 2023, he was firmly entrenched as a reliever, and seems likely to fill that role in Cincinnati given the Reds' roster needs.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Headphone Deals For those deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem who want headphones that just work without all the fuss, the Beats Solo 4 make sense, even more so with a $70 discount.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
And, of course, her new role comes at a time where the beauty industry is prioritizing the same inclusivity SKIMS is entrenched in, turning extended size ranges (SKIMS ranges from XXS to 5X) into shade ranges.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The deadly raid has renewed debate in Brazil over police tactics, human rights, and the government’s ongoing struggle to control powerful gangs entrenched in Rio’s impoverished communities.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Members of Congress are entrenched in disagreements over health care policy with little bipartisanship on the horizon.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The six sitting head coaches are either too new or entrenched through success.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Whether Hyland has entrenched himself in a 10-man rotation, has surpassed Conley in the pecking order or has merely been a fill-in while Conley works through early-season struggles remains to be seen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Karthik’s cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original, yet universal in emotion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once the cuttings have rooted, pot the plants and place them in a cool, sunny spot, watering only when the soil is dry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The intention of the multi-track is to remove the inherent misalignment of a product and its value chain from the traditional product creation calendar.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Sauer argued that the doctrine doesn’t hold with regard to foreign affairs, where the President has some inherent constitutional authority.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three legal firms were engaged to oversee the planting of 2,050 poles, each 62 feet apart, embedded 3 feet into the ground that, together, would suspend 165,000 yards of fire-resistant nylon fabric over and across the undulating landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The problem of fuel efficiency is especially true in the case of the MD-11, which has a third engine embedded in the tail, as opposed to the majority of passenger jets flying over American skies today, which only have two.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Dean Darrow was struck by gunfire, and a bullet was lodged in his heart.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recently, New York City added a suit to the dozens that have already been lodged by local governments against social-media companies such as Meta, which owns Instagram, and Bytedance, the owner of TikTok.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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