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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
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Not there yet The 1970s saw entrenched inflation well above target, stagnating growth and a broken policy framework, none of which are present today, according to Charles-Henry Monchau, chief investment officer at Syz Group.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Armed with beauty, daring, hustle, sheer force of will and unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
From the suffrage movement and the civil rights era to today’s debates over voting access, expanding democracy has required women to confront entrenched power.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
The next administration will inherit daunting challenges — from delivering on the promises demanded by last year’s protests and tackling entrenched corruption, to carefully managing ties with its powerful neighbors, India and China.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Unlike more mature markets, there is limited legacy infrastructure and fewer entrenched incumbents.
—Maurizio Caio, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, was a persistent advocate of no-nonsense education while serving in the Legislature, often clashing with the state’s entrenched education establishment — even the powerful California Teachers Association.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Further compounding the issue is the astronomical cost of investigational product of research, driven upward over decades by escalating evidentiary standards, increasingly complex trial designs, and entrenched operational inefficiencies.
—Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Emma Graham,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Its occupation of the West Bank has entrenched a system of dispossession and daily violence, as Palestinians are killed, arrested and displaced while Israeli settlers, protected by the Israel Defense Forces and supported by the United States, expand into Palestinian land.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The new mayor must immediately address three issues that are deeply entrenched and interconnected.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Scores of former athletes are deeply entrenched in various corners of this new world, including Opendorse’s Blake Lawrence (Nebraska football), FanWord’s Christopher Aumueller (Nebraska tennis) and Mit Winter (William & Mary basketball).
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s ruling regime has been in place for almost 50 years, is well entrenched and has a long history of suppressing dissent.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Fortunes have fluctuated in most of the top categories, but Buckley has been entrenched as the front-runner for months.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Peña is entrenched at short.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
McMillian may well be entrenched at nickel for the Broncos in 2026 again, then, after starting there for three straight seasons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
One relevant factor, however, is that the Islamic Republic is perhaps more entrenched than was Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Not there yet The 1970s saw entrenched inflation well above target, stagnating growth and a broken policy framework, none of which are present today, according to Charles-Henry Monchau, chief investment officer at Syz Group.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Armed with beauty, daring, hustle, sheer force of will and unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
From the suffrage movement and the civil rights era to today’s debates over voting access, expanding democracy has required women to confront entrenched power.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
The next administration will inherit daunting challenges — from delivering on the promises demanded by last year’s protests and tackling entrenched corruption, to carefully managing ties with its powerful neighbors, India and China.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Unlike more mature markets, there is limited legacy infrastructure and fewer entrenched incumbents.
—Maurizio Caio, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, was a persistent advocate of no-nonsense education while serving in the Legislature, often clashing with the state’s entrenched education establishment — even the powerful California Teachers Association.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Further compounding the issue is the astronomical cost of investigational product of research, driven upward over decades by escalating evidentiary standards, increasingly complex trial designs, and entrenched operational inefficiencies.
—Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
It was further entrenched in the country’s system by his successor.
—Emma Graham,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Its occupation of the West Bank has entrenched a system of dispossession and daily violence, as Palestinians are killed, arrested and displaced while Israeli settlers, protected by the Israel Defense Forces and supported by the United States, expand into Palestinian land.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The new mayor must immediately address three issues that are deeply entrenched and interconnected.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Scores of former athletes are deeply entrenched in various corners of this new world, including Opendorse’s Blake Lawrence (Nebraska football), FanWord’s Christopher Aumueller (Nebraska tennis) and Mit Winter (William & Mary basketball).
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
But Iran’s ruling regime has been in place for almost 50 years, is well entrenched and has a long history of suppressing dissent.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Fortunes have fluctuated in most of the top categories, but Buckley has been entrenched as the front-runner for months.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Peña is entrenched at short.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
McMillian may well be entrenched at nickel for the Broncos in 2026 again, then, after starting there for three straight seasons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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Accessibility The property is deep in the jungle and has many winding paths and stairs to common areas, restaurants, and certain guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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As one leg swings forward, the other needs to help stabilize your pelvis and trunk — requiring coordinated engagement from your deep core, glute, hip and leg muscles.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The data suggests the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to former federal officials, cartels’ avoidance of deliberately targeting Americans is rooted less in ideology and more in risk management.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the delicate balance, there is also an inherent – even genetic – understanding.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The limits of standalone offshore trusts Standalone offshore trusts carry inherent constraints.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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The fast/slow contrast is embedded in the artwork, Calculating Empires, a 24-meter-long mural, on display at the Design Museum in Barcelona.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bullet lodged in his hip, below his bullet-proof vest, striking an artery and causing massive internal bleeding.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another bullet, lodged in the head, appeared to have been fired after the president had already died.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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