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also intrenched
as in inherent
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
Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
That becomes a sort of entrenched, defensive way of living.
—CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Metro Denver swung sharply toward a buyer’s market this summer and will likely become more entrenched in that direction as activity slows in the months ahead, according to two leading real estate firms.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Hazing is a deeply entrenched and pervasive issue, representing a critical public health challenge in American higher education.
—Elizabeth Allan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The same pragmatism on display in the flights over Gaza provides the best chance for overcoming entrenched divisions and narratives.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
If Reservation Dogs found beauty in the embrace of community in the margins, The Lowdown draws its spark from what happens when someone in the margins starts to poke back at entrenched power.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Obesity Market Pfizer is counting on Metsera’s pipeline of medicines to catapult it into contention with entrenched rivals, giving the company a stable of combinable therapies executives believe could change the standard of care for obesity in the years to come.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Produced by Fran Borgia, François d’Artemare, Sankhajit Biswas and Sarkar, the film explores intimacy, resilience and identity against the backdrop of fading folk traditions and entrenched social taboos.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Security at the southern border of the United States became a major domestic concern as powerful cartels entrenched themselves in Mexico and Central America.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Through dialogue, Reason, Rectitude, and Justice help Christine construct the physical form of the sanctuary city while arguing through allegory against the misogyny entrenched in French society and literature.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 23 Sep. 2025
While the intent here is more to showcase the fashion collection than to become a major film producer, fashion houses are becoming increasingly entrenched in the film world.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Obviously, there’s a lot of world-building that’s preceded the events that transpire here so diehard fans already deeply entrenched and well-versed on the backgrounds of these characters might have a different reaction than newbies to this dynamite film.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Philanthropic support, untied to narrow deliverables, can enable scientists to cross the disciplinary silos that federal agencies often reinforce — silos that reflect not just bureaucratic divisions but also entrenched cultural differences across the sciences.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The next election may well determine whether that trend is entrenched or reversed.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Since embracing free-market economics in the early 1990s, India has liberalized large sections of its economy, but the country’s distrust of global trade remains deeply entrenched.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The government has started to make some progress on upgrading its systems, but decades of siloing and bureaucratic processes have created entrenched lags that are hindering innovation.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
That becomes a sort of entrenched, defensive way of living.
—CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Metro Denver swung sharply toward a buyer’s market this summer and will likely become more entrenched in that direction as activity slows in the months ahead, according to two leading real estate firms.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Hazing is a deeply entrenched and pervasive issue, representing a critical public health challenge in American higher education.
—Elizabeth Allan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The same pragmatism on display in the flights over Gaza provides the best chance for overcoming entrenched divisions and narratives.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
If Reservation Dogs found beauty in the embrace of community in the margins, The Lowdown draws its spark from what happens when someone in the margins starts to poke back at entrenched power.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Obesity Market Pfizer is counting on Metsera’s pipeline of medicines to catapult it into contention with entrenched rivals, giving the company a stable of combinable therapies executives believe could change the standard of care for obesity in the years to come.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Produced by Fran Borgia, François d’Artemare, Sankhajit Biswas and Sarkar, the film explores intimacy, resilience and identity against the backdrop of fading folk traditions and entrenched social taboos.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The state of Texas figures to play a major role in the carousel, even though the state’s flagship programs, Texas and Texas A&M, are firmly entrenched with their respective coaches.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Security at the southern border of the United States became a major domestic concern as powerful cartels entrenched themselves in Mexico and Central America.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Through dialogue, Reason, Rectitude, and Justice help Christine construct the physical form of the sanctuary city while arguing through allegory against the misogyny entrenched in French society and literature.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 23 Sep. 2025
While the intent here is more to showcase the fashion collection than to become a major film producer, fashion houses are becoming increasingly entrenched in the film world.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Obviously, there’s a lot of world-building that’s preceded the events that transpire here so diehard fans already deeply entrenched and well-versed on the backgrounds of these characters might have a different reaction than newbies to this dynamite film.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Philanthropic support, untied to narrow deliverables, can enable scientists to cross the disciplinary silos that federal agencies often reinforce — silos that reflect not just bureaucratic divisions but also entrenched cultural differences across the sciences.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The next election may well determine whether that trend is entrenched or reversed.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Since embracing free-market economics in the early 1990s, India has liberalized large sections of its economy, but the country’s distrust of global trade remains deeply entrenched.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Regina Hall’s inherent Regina Hall–ness — her magnetic fusion of poise and charisma — never shows in One Battle After Another.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mums are shallow-rooted and require regular watering to maintain soil moisture in the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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As with every Puesto restaurant, this location will feature custom architecture that is locally rooted.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The reinvention of key car parts has been intrinsic since the world championship began in 1950.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson said the office has embedded prosecutors in all police patrol divisions and violent crime units and has a positive relationship with law enforcement.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Now, the new cards have a digital security signature that’s embedded into one of two barcodes that appear on the back, the state agency said in a news release.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Howe’s first-choice midfield of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton was both very settled and very, very good.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But before sending it in, Matthew lodged one request.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bits of the ceramic plate from his ballistic vest were lodged into his chest.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the fragrance dries down, all the sparkle and hard-core coconut evaporate.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lindberg spent the next decade playing in an array of different projects, such as the grindcore supergroup Lock Up, as well as more hardcore and punk-influenced outfits, the Great Deceiver, Disfear, and Skitsystem.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The confirmed stores are in Fox Point, Wauwatosa, Rothschild, Madison and Ashwaubenon.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Among confirmed titles are the studies of democracy and the democratic process.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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