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also intrenching
as in embedding
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 entrenching
Trump has indicated plans to appoint governors who favor aggressive rate cuts, a move that could offer short-term relief given softening labor data but risks entrenching higher inflation over time.
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Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This vindicated the Big Bang model, entrenching it as the scientific origin of our Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Overly sweeping privacy laws have the unintended consequence of entrenching incumbents.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
But this silence comes at a cost, stifling innovation and entrenching outdated methods.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
Every year, Israel was more deeply entrenching itself in the West Bank, which would be the heartland of a Palestinian state.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
The party says it is focused on entrenching its mobilization of women to get more of them into leadership positions at lower levels of politics.
—Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Technology, rather than entrenching bad habits, should be deployed selectively and strategically to aid in the creation of value.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
There’s no more entrenching electric wire to send a radio signal to a dog’s shock collar—today’s products use apps and GPS to establish a virtual fence and connect to your dog's collar.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This vindicated the Big Bang model, entrenching it as the scientific origin of our Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Overly sweeping privacy laws have the unintended consequence of entrenching incumbents.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
But this silence comes at a cost, stifling innovation and entrenching outdated methods.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
Every year, Israel was more deeply entrenching itself in the West Bank, which would be the heartland of a Palestinian state.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
The party says it is focused on entrenching its mobilization of women to get more of them into leadership positions at lower levels of politics.
—Pamodi Waravita, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Technology, rather than entrenching bad habits, should be deployed selectively and strategically to aid in the creation of value.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
There’s no more entrenching electric wire to send a radio signal to a dog’s shock collar—today’s products use apps and GPS to establish a virtual fence and connect to your dog's collar.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenching
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The coalition is now building a blueprint for climate-resilient health and co-developing a practical guide to embedding health equity and prevention directly into climate plans.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Until now, most fluorescent glasses for LSCs were made by embedding nanocrystals.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Be vigilant about rooting them out until the first hard frost kills them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His wife approves or rejects the content ideas as well as his daughter, who is a sophomore in high school, but Musselman has no fear of putting himself out there.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Regional shares ended Friday's session lower, putting the Stoxx 600 index on course to end the week unchanged.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are also two lodging options, the full-service Loews Ventana Canyon resort with nearly 400 rooms and suites, and the Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge, more residential, with lodging in 50 spacious suites.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This perk allows you to be reimbursed for expenses relating to the delay, like meals, clothing, toiletries and even lodging.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two-hour surgery involved implanting a coin-sized chip beneath his skull, connected to over 1,000 electrodes that can read neural activity and translate it into digital commands.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have created cyborg embryos by implanting electrode arrays into the developing brains of frogs, mice, and salamanders.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2025
Verb
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This could involve engaging in serious conversations about commitment or establishing boundaries for a stronger foundation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Spanish designer, who worked at Alberto Mancini Yacht Design before establishing his eponymous studio, just unveiled a new gigayacht concept that pays homage to the golden age of yachting.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But increasing soil salinity is impacting a fifth of farmable land globally due to climate change and human water and land use practices.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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Anthropic is already impacting AWS numbers.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Entrenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenching. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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