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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
Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
But his bid to become prime minister was thwarted by entrenched powers – the unelected Senate refused to ratify his leadership, and the Constitutional Court later dissolved Move Forward altogether, banning Pita and other senior party members from politics for ten years.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Where grievances meet weak state capacity or entrenched corruption, young people are likely to continue challenging authority.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Many of the world’s top water scientists are Iranian, who have been forced into exile or sidelined at home by Iran’s entrenched water mafia.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Now, 13 years later, the couple have two children, Quincy and August, and careers that are both entrenched in Black culture.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
China now anchors the clean-tech supply chain, but coal reliance and an entrenched surveillance state complicate its rise.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
But his bid to become prime minister was thwarted by entrenched powers – the unelected Senate refused to ratify his leadership, and the Constitutional Court later dissolved Move Forward altogether, banning Pita and other senior party members from politics for ten years.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Where grievances meet weak state capacity or entrenched corruption, young people are likely to continue challenging authority.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Many of the world’s top water scientists are Iranian, who have been forced into exile or sidelined at home by Iran’s entrenched water mafia.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
That smile is entrenched on Mann’s face these days and knocking it off is virtually impossible.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Now, 13 years later, the couple have two children, Quincy and August, and careers that are both entrenched in Black culture.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Yet once someone had suggested the inherent instability in a relationship between writers, there seemed to be no way to defuse the assessment.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The left-back is left rooted, looking up as Rodon rises.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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As of this Monday production has resumed, but the reverberations of the event reflects beer’s intrinsic tie to national identity (like Guinness to the Irish).—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Look for notes of maple, spice, and burnt orange peel, as the bourbon’s intrinsic character is augmented by this artful secondary maturation.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Marine veterans were embedded from day one, advising during the writing process and consulting on set to adjust posture, protocol, and language.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The concepts of karma, dharma, and the eternal dance between fate and choice are deeply embedded in Indian culture.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 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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The revelation felt like a splinter that lodged itself in Kai’s heart.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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In his complaint, lodged in Alameda County Superior Court, Hinterdobler claimed that the same robot line had violently malfunctioned earlier this year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra offers the technical performance and durability that hard-core explorers need.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some theater owners would have special screenings with the lights on, so hardcore fans could take notes, says current director Jessica Harris.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As of Wednesday morning, there are no confirmed dates for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championships — which is typically held in April — and no international break earmarked in the league’s calendar for the event.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rich, citrusy steak option is available only temporarily, with no confirmed end date.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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