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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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
All have been outspoken about entrenched corruption and lack of accountability for public officials accused of wrongdoing.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
But rather than allow that foundational genre of American music to languish in novelty, Ragger urge a reconsideration of ragtime’s entrenched perception as pure whimsy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Anderson received the Sydney Schanberg Prize for his reporting on decades of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where regional and global actors have fuelled one of the world’s most vicious entrenched conflicts.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Armed with beauty, daring/hustle and sheer force of will/unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Heintschel supplanted Eli Holstein about a month into the season and seems entrenched as the starter for 2026.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Slavery had become ever more entrenched in America; this transformation had brought the fringe to the mainstream, made the unthinkable thinkable, the impermissible permissible.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
But the weekend’s busiest pop-up shop belonged to Mackage, which has sponsored the event for three years, and is making serious inroads against entrenched European competitors like Moncler and Fusalp.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
At 41, and seemingly entrenched as the Saudi Pro League’s long-term ambassador, the likelihood of a Ronaldo MLS swan song seems improbable.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But by that point, China dominated in Indonesia, the second largest producer of cobalt and the world’s largest miner of nickel, another battery mineral; and was deeply entrenched in Chile and Zimbabwe, which produced large amounts of lithium.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Across empty nesting, hormonal shifts and caregiving stress, small, intentional practices can protect a relationship before conflict becomes entrenched.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Williams and Corum are firmly entrenched, but Rivers is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
This anthropocentric perspective was entrenched in 1866, when German scientist Ernst Haeckel drew one of the first trees of life.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
Wambsganss is deeply entrenched in local Republican politics and well-known in education circles, as the chief communications officer for Patriot Mobile.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Marsee’s inclusion is odd, because he is already entrenched as Miami’s center fielder.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Chinese authorities have struggled to lift the economy out of an entrenched deflation as consumers cut back spending amid a prolonged real estate downturn, a bleak job market and uncertain income prospects.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
All have been outspoken about entrenched corruption and lack of accountability for public officials accused of wrongdoing.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
But rather than allow that foundational genre of American music to languish in novelty, Ragger urge a reconsideration of ragtime’s entrenched perception as pure whimsy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Anderson received the Sydney Schanberg Prize for his reporting on decades of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where regional and global actors have fuelled one of the world’s most vicious entrenched conflicts.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Armed with beauty, daring/hustle and sheer force of will/unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Heintschel supplanted Eli Holstein about a month into the season and seems entrenched as the starter for 2026.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Slavery had become ever more entrenched in America; this transformation had brought the fringe to the mainstream, made the unthinkable thinkable, the impermissible permissible.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
But the weekend’s busiest pop-up shop belonged to Mackage, which has sponsored the event for three years, and is making serious inroads against entrenched European competitors like Moncler and Fusalp.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Today, geopolitical pressures and a more prescriptive regulatory environment—especially surrounding AI—have only entrenched the decision.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
At 41, and seemingly entrenched as the Saudi Pro League’s long-term ambassador, the likelihood of a Ronaldo MLS swan song seems improbable.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
But by that point, China dominated in Indonesia, the second largest producer of cobalt and the world’s largest miner of nickel, another battery mineral; and was deeply entrenched in Chile and Zimbabwe, which produced large amounts of lithium.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Across empty nesting, hormonal shifts and caregiving stress, small, intentional practices can protect a relationship before conflict becomes entrenched.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Feb. 2026
Williams and Corum are firmly entrenched, but Rivers is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
This anthropocentric perspective was entrenched in 1866, when German scientist Ernst Haeckel drew one of the first trees of life.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
Wambsganss is deeply entrenched in local Republican politics and well-known in education circles, as the chief communications officer for Patriot Mobile.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Marsee’s inclusion is odd, because he is already entrenched as Miami’s center fielder.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Marble bathrooms come with deep soaking tubs and separate rainfall showers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The skier apparently tumbled into a six-foot deep drift of soft snow and sank, Schmidt said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Healthy sod should feel firmly rooted, show consistent green growth, and require less frequent watering.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 19-year-old, who had been on the pitch for around 10 minutes, scored the equaliser for a team rooted to the bottom of the table, a strike which could just have a major say in the Premier League title race.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Images and videos showing an unidentified coupe, embedded below, hit social media on Thursday morning.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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There is also a distinct joie de vivre embedded in the brand’s DNA.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lew also told jurors that Pata suffered a penetrating gunshot wound to the head and that the bullet remained lodged in his body.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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There was a walking stick shoved into Hitler’s mouth and a wrench lodged deep into his temple.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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