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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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Pounding the pavement to rummage for vintage treasure is inherent to unearthing the rare and one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrity stylists, editors, and fashion-loving brides-to-be seek her out for.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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For as bleak as things can feel for Chicago’s South Side ballclub, there is still an inherent optimism when everyone’s record is 0-0.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 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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Kim adds that scientific knowledge has no intrinsic moral value.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Mar. 2025
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The decision to sell is typically based on price movement rather than intrinsic value.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 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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From there, just pop up on your baggiest cargos, a pair of badass combat boots, and maybe an oversized hoodie for a look that feels both hardcore and undeniably cool.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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The New Jersey hardcore band has canceled all upcoming shows, including tours with Spiritbox, Volbeat, and Anxious By Nina Corcoran March 20, 2025 New Jersey hardcore band Gel are breaking up.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne previously 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,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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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
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 2 Apr. 2025.
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