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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
Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The ensuing battle grabbed headlines for more than 10 months and entrenched the superiority of French fashion among American elites.
—Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made By History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
Anthony Volpe is entrenched at shortstop and new acquisition Paul Goldschmidt will lock down first base.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
But as Pierson would discover, like many reformers before him, that meant changing a mindset that has been entrenched for generations.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The Commanders will have $100 million in cap space this winter, a front office and coaching staff entrenched in place for the first time in what seems like forever, all of their draft picks … and a franchise quarterback.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
That dictatorship was controlled by the military, but this one would have been more firmly entrenched by combining the military with the judiciary.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
We were really entrenched in the same role.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy are entrenched at the corners.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The ensuing battle grabbed headlines for more than 10 months and entrenched the superiority of French fashion among American elites.
—Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made By History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
Anthony Volpe is entrenched at shortstop and new acquisition Paul Goldschmidt will lock down first base.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
They were entrenched in the community and were heavily involved in protests, with Pam participating in the Selma Marches — three protest marches from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama in 1965, rallying against the system that blocked Black Americans’ right to vote.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
But as Pierson would discover, like many reformers before him, that meant changing a mindset that has been entrenched for generations.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The Commanders will have $100 million in cap space this winter, a front office and coaching staff entrenched in place for the first time in what seems like forever, all of their draft picks … and a franchise quarterback.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
That dictatorship was controlled by the military, but this one would have been more firmly entrenched by combining the military with the judiciary.
—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
We were really entrenched in the same role.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
Adjective
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That kind of inherent understanding of a community in a specific geographical area, and the intricacies of their struggles, can’t be researched, only witnessed firsthand.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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To operate a dangerous vehicle is not an inherent right but a privilege, and one that can be taken away for those who don’t exercise it responsibly.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Microsoft Copilot is now embedded in nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies, as consumers turned to ChatGPT and Perplexity to do their shopping for them.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the emotional capital, the routines, memories and habits intertwined with the relationship become deeply embedded in daily life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Ola Malmqvist, who was the United States Tennis Association’s head of women’s tennis during Gauff's breakout, agrees with the players that physicality and athleticism have become more intrinsic to the tour, creating a greater gulf for teen prodigies to cross.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Finding Balance Self-Determination Theory holds that autonomy—the fundamental need to feel a sense of control and personal agency over our actions—is tightly linked to intrinsic motivation, engagement, and overall well-being.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And those four opponents have lodged four of the five top shooting performances against Maryland.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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Pictures shared on social media by the Omaha Fire Department showed the stuck truck with its nose lodged in the sinkhole and its rear wheels lifted off the ground.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Swept Away had an equal number of factors in its corner, which included the Avett Brothers’ hardcore following and the involvement of talents like director Michael Mayer, who helmed Spring Awakening and the Broadway version of American Idiot.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Foley has had a lengthy pro wrestling career, making his name as one of the best hardcore wrestlers in the world.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Locally, about 400 people with confirmed appointments were admitted each day, per the Union-Tribune.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The specter of foreign involvement has added a new dimension to the anxiety that has been brewing in Australia’s small but deep-rooted Jewish community.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Beyond just checking the box for compliance or mandates, these regulations are deep-rooted to protect the rights of its civilians and echo themes for fairness, transparency and privacy.—
Prajeet Gadekar,
Forbes,
3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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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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For Cohen, worldly maturity ushered in an altogether different woundedness, a mesmeric—and distinctly not adolescent—sadness, deep-seated and temperamental but intensified by crippling doubts about his gifts, about his singing especially.—
Stephen Metcalf,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2024
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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