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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
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
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
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
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
However, partisan loyalties are deeply entrenched ahead of next week's election.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
So has the pace of activity on those screens as the inescapability of screen life became entrenched.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The two sides are deeply entrenched.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025
More recently however this dynamic has changed as bitcoin and other assets have become more firmly entrenched in the risk-on asset category.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The political divide has become so wide and entrenched that everything is fodder for dimwitted outrage.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
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
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
Verb
Members of Congress are entrenched in disagreements over health care policy with little bipartisanship on the horizon.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
However, partisan loyalties are deeply entrenched ahead of next week's election.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
So has the pace of activity on those screens as the inescapability of screen life became entrenched.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The two sides are deeply entrenched.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025
More recently however this dynamic has changed as bitcoin and other assets have become more firmly entrenched in the risk-on asset category.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The political divide has become so wide and entrenched that everything is fodder for dimwitted outrage.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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The idea is to insulate yourself against the market’s inherent volatility, and to have sufficient cash to cover your expenses in a downturn.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Music directors Jordan Summers and Nick Vincent did a classic song that passes too quickly on record a great service by extending it by a few choruses, giving Valentine a chance to wring the emotion out of it that was only inherent in Zevon’s necessarily simpler delivery.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Betts said his support is rooted not only in the product — but in Taylor’s long-term vision.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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After six weeks, the cutting should be well-rooted enough to transplant into a new, separate pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The deeper issue is that young fan base — Gen Z, Gen Alphas, and the Millennials to some degree — anime is just an intrinsic part of their personality.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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The rye’s intrinsic black pepper, vanilla, oak, and maple notes shine through, but these are all augmented (and not overtaken) by the flavors from the finishing casks, making this a thoroughly engaging sipper.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Castellanos has honed this skill through a career that has been embedded in two worlds.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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My convertible flashed Fuoriserie’s magenta body accents, embedded with blue mica, that elevated the Cielo’s style like Harry Winston jewelry at the Met Gala.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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Fisher Phillips' $450,000 investigation found that the city didn't break any laws while handling allegations of harassment lodged against Cook.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the back window of the vehicle was shattered, and a bullet was lodged in the passenger side of the back bumper, the statement said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While some individuals have produced hardcore pornographic clips starring Disney and comic book characters, others on the platform have succeeded in prompting Grok Imagine to conjure lewd imagery of Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, and Sydney Sweeney.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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It's designed to match players of similar skills into game lobbies and create a gameplay experience that doesn't pit new or casual players against hard-core players or pros who will likely annihilate them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump was asked about the details of the new directive and confirmed report.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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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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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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