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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
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
Systemic problems, like health care inequities or gun violence, often feel too vast and entrenched to tackle directly.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Those companies have a lot to lose, and they’re deeply entrenched.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
According to Gallup’s latest data, the emotional toll on employees has not just lingered—it’s entrenched.
—Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
Systemic problems, like health care inequities or gun violence, often feel too vast and entrenched to tackle directly.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Those companies have a lot to lose, and they’re deeply entrenched.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
According to Gallup’s latest data, the emotional toll on employees has not just lingered—it’s entrenched.
—Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenched
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Lau Family-style dining is an inherent part of Asian culture and one of the best ways to partake in a joyous gathering is over lau.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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With attackers increasing the scale and sophistication of their operations, there is an inherent need for more collaboration among security vendors to not only streamline and simplify security efforts but also to deliver more comprehensive risk protection for customers.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 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
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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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In addition to challenging coursework, colleges value intellectual vitality—an intrinsic passion for learning that manifests through independent projects, academic competitions, and research.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Crypto skeptics say that, unlike most other commodities, bitcoin has no intrinsic use and is not crucial to the functioning of the U.S. economy.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Small fragments can cause laceration and punctures to digestive organs, such as the esophagus, stomach or intestines while metallic particles can become lodged in a person's throat and airways.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Sheriff Billings messages his wife and orders up a doctor for Kennedy, who still has a bullet lodged in his chest.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Indeed, some particularly hardcore fans took to sharing their results and comparing strategies each day on social media.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Even the most hardcore gamer visiting Japan should try these more lighthearted experiences on their pilgrimage through the arcades.Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Currently there are no confirmed cases of HPAI in Michigan in the last 30 days, as of Dec. 5, according to data from the USDA.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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That day, the family got a confirmed sighting of Hannah and an unidentified person getting on the train, but she hasn't been seen since reportedly exiting at Pico Station.Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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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
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Instead, the gender bias in finance is deep-rooted and its impact can be measured on investment social media.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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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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Moral compass Moral fibre One is rational, explicit, and defined by one’s social or professional community; the other is emotional, deep-seated, and dictated by one’s conscience or god.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Entrenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenched. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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