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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 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
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
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
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
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
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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For deep crosses, timing is much harder.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The process of retrieving remains is plagued a deep sense of distrust that has prevailed between the two parties both throughout the past two years of war and in a ceasefire period already marked by dueling accusations of violations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL), a Catholic and Christian-rooted nonprofit, organized a Mass by the immigration processing center on All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The sophisticated sound work was not yet part of broadcast radio’s lingua franca, but my generation of producers were at least exposed to some of the possibilities inherent in the form.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rhodes spoke about the inherent difficulty of finding a true work-life balance.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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
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
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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