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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
Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
The Tommies have now won 11 of their last 12 contests and remain firmly entrenched in second place in the Summit League, behind only North Dakota State.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The strategy would give OpenAI a direct hardware presence to complement its software and nearly a billion weekly users of ChatGPT, but faces tough competition from entrenched products without deep operating-system integration.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This will pull in moist Gulf air over the entrenched Arctic air mass, fueling widespread snow across central Indiana.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
In that regard, Petitti’s entrenched negotiating position — refusing to approve 16 without Sankey offering a commitment to 24 down the road — could end up undermining the Big Ten.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
An entrenched leader For the seventh election in a row, Museveni's campaign has filled the streets of the capital, Kampala.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
But capturing one man does not automatically dismantle an entrenched system.
—Richard Kiy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The two sides appear entrenched in their positions.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Regulators and legislators see this as the right time to push back before ads become fully entrenched in AI systems.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Xander Bogaerts is entrenched at shortstop, but Cronenworth continues to provide the team with versatility as an option who can play either side of second base and handle first base.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
According to The Sunday Times, a report compiled by doctors entrenched in the region and reviewed by the outlet, estimates that security forces have killed at least 16,500 protesters and injured more than 330,000 others.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
And as time passes, these oppressive leaders become entrenched, making redemocratization harder and harder.
—Helena Carpio, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Once entrenched, those habits reshape institutions long after the moment that produced them.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Their resiliency was littered throughout their journey, entrenched in their mission, their goal to go undefeated.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
With Manny Machado entrenched at third, the Padres intended Arenado to play first base.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
This Is Not About Us (Dial Press) is the story of a family, told by its various members, each with their own perspective and entrenched narrative.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
The Tommies have now won 11 of their last 12 contests and remain firmly entrenched in second place in the Summit League, behind only North Dakota State.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
The strategy would give OpenAI a direct hardware presence to complement its software and nearly a billion weekly users of ChatGPT, but faces tough competition from entrenched products without deep operating-system integration.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This will pull in moist Gulf air over the entrenched Arctic air mass, fueling widespread snow across central Indiana.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
In that regard, Petitti’s entrenched negotiating position — refusing to approve 16 without Sankey offering a commitment to 24 down the road — could end up undermining the Big Ten.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
An entrenched leader For the seventh election in a row, Museveni's campaign has filled the streets of the capital, Kampala.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
But capturing one man does not automatically dismantle an entrenched system.
—Richard Kiy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The two sides appear entrenched in their positions.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
But the perception of the two drugs as distinct—one mild, one serious—was entrenched in medical practice, in pharmaceutical regulations, in prescription guidelines, and in law.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Regulators and legislators see this as the right time to push back before ads become fully entrenched in AI systems.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Xander Bogaerts is entrenched at shortstop, but Cronenworth continues to provide the team with versatility as an option who can play either side of second base and handle first base.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
According to The Sunday Times, a report compiled by doctors entrenched in the region and reviewed by the outlet, estimates that security forces have killed at least 16,500 protesters and injured more than 330,000 others.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
And as time passes, these oppressive leaders become entrenched, making redemocratization harder and harder.
—Helena Carpio, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Once entrenched, those habits reshape institutions long after the moment that produced them.
—Jon Duffy, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Their resiliency was littered throughout their journey, entrenched in their mission, their goal to go undefeated.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
With Manny Machado entrenched at third, the Padres intended Arenado to play first base.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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But economists appeared skeptical about the effectiveness of Beijing’s plans to boost services spending, cautioning that the plan’s success hinges on deeper reforms to raise household income and strengthen social welfare.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The influential investor has the respect of Wall Street and deep knowledge of complex financial markets.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Iran is a theocratic republic rooted ideologically in Shiite Islam while Venezuela is a socialist and secular regime.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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These institutions are rooted here because Illinois and Chicago are integral to their brand, talent pipeline and mission.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seen through this lens, every person possesses inherent dignity and value.—
James O. Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What emerges is a solar market that is no longer experimental, but operational at scale, economically durable, and structurally embedded in the global energy system.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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By leveraging knowledge already embedded in large video models, Cosmos Policy reduces the amount of robot-specific data needed to learn reliable control behaviors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the sheriff's office, Waldrep is lodged at the Macomb County Jail.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And Patterson’s football becomes lodged many feet above the floor.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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