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also intrenched
as in inherent
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
Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With a Labour government entrenched until at least 2029, that’s unlikely to happen anytime, but the big brands are also big planners, and always thinking about the success of the next generation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
That was the first draft with Lamar Jackson entrenched as the starting quarterback and with DeCosta leading the front office.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
However, with both governments entrenched in their respective positions, a swift resolution appears unlikely.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
But the calculus in the Big 12 is completely different with so many teams entrenched in the top 75 of the NET ranking.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Cambridge research warns that experts often become cognitively entrenched.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Production from the iffy 6-9 spots in the order — and players that aren’t entrenched in the daily lineup.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
The Hurricanes had Xavier Restrepo entrenched as the slot wide receiver, relegating Joseph to primarily a reserve and special teams role.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
In addition, there is a growing concern around AI and its potential impact, thus increasing the likelihood of ambiguity becoming deeply entrenched in the workforce.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
With a Labour government entrenched until at least 2029, that’s unlikely to happen anytime, but the big brands are also big planners, and always thinking about the success of the next generation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
That was the first draft with Lamar Jackson entrenched as the starting quarterback and with DeCosta leading the front office.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
However, with both governments entrenched in their respective positions, a swift resolution appears unlikely.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
But the calculus in the Big 12 is completely different with so many teams entrenched in the top 75 of the NET ranking.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Cambridge research warns that experts often become cognitively entrenched.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Production from the iffy 6-9 spots in the order — and players that aren’t entrenched in the daily lineup.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
The Hurricanes had Xavier Restrepo entrenched as the slot wide receiver, relegating Joseph to primarily a reserve and special teams role.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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The diversity of approaches—from China's emphasis on computational speed to Google's focus on error correction and Microsoft's topological architecture—reflects different strategies for overcoming quantum computing's inherent challenges.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Saw no inherent contradiction between beauty and use.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some of them, though, are embedded in that seabed.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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This certificate, embedded as metadata in the document, would create an unalterable record of its authenticity and source.—
Quora,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, gardening ranked among the top five activities that participants found most meaningful, which speaks to the deep, intrinsic satisfaction such hobbies bring.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The most important factor behind a player’s intrinsic value is their quality.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The preview touches on the rage lodged at callous McVeigh.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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The charges were the first to be formally lodged by the ICC against Russian officials since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During Surprise Coachella Appearance News Neil Young, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers Headline Bernie Sanders Los Angeles Rally That night, a small smattering of hardcore alt-rock fans watched Armstrong fulfill his own cult-hero fantasies.—
Jeff Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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In advance of his return to South Florida, Drucker, 41, answered a few questions about his life playing video games, some for the novice and some for the hardcore fans.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The confirmed death toll had reached 44, Méndez said in the early afternoon.—
Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The confirmed death toll had reached 66, Méndez said late Tuesday afternoon.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The systemic barriers keeping Black women from these top roles are deep-rooted.—
Kedean Smith,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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Why did Lilly kill A.B. Wynter? While many White House staff members had issues with Mr. Wynter — from feuds over flaming desserts to potential firings — Lilly’s problems with the chief usher were more deep-rooted.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The rivalry between the Bengals and Ravens has been deep-seated, and Baltimore currently owns a 4-0 record against the Bengals in the past four regular-season showdowns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The harm caused by uninvolved parenting can be deep-seated and long-lasting.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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