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also intrench
as in to imbed
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 entrench
The six sitting head coaches are either too new or entrenched through success.
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Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Whether Hyland has entrenched himself in a 10-man rotation, has surpassed Conley in the pecking order or has merely been a fill-in while Conley works through early-season struggles remains to be seen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
For some Israeli observers and politicians, the magnitude of American involvement could entrench the perception that Israel is dependent on US permission, eroding its sovereignty and freedom to apply force.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
So has the pace of activity on those screens as the inescapability of screen life became entrenched.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Whether Hyland has entrenched himself in a 10-man rotation, has surpassed Conley in the pecking order or has merely been a fill-in while Conley works through early-season struggles remains to be seen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
For some Israeli observers and politicians, the magnitude of American involvement could entrench the perception that Israel is dependent on US permission, eroding its sovereignty and freedom to apply force.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
So has the pace of activity on those screens as the inescapability of screen life became entrenched.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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That collaboration will see PayPal embedded into the Google Cloud Conversational Agent tool and its Agent Development Kit, both of which allow merchants to leverage their own consumer-facing agent functions for shopping.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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But in military settings, where the stakes are life and death and the bureaucracy is immovable, big ideas are only as good as your ability to embed them in existing systems.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass cultivars root quickly in warm conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because Moreno was not yet established, the Diamondbacks wanted an everyday outfielder in Gurriel, too.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six charges — one count of wire fraud and one count of theft concerning a federal program — that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The newspaper reported that the bullet allegedly fired by the suspect, Deborah Benefiel, had struck the 21-year-old former basketball player in his lung and then the heart before becoming lodged in his chest.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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China has been building the world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under the leadership of Xi Jinping, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep pace.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Hermitage Farm, Laura Lee Brown and Wilson, who also founded the 21c Museum Hotel chain, have put more than 2,400 acres of land in agriculture conservation easements in Oldham County.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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But hearing pundits and supporters react to Juventus’ defeat to Como at the weekend, their first of the season, must have irked Tudor irrespective of how much the same mentality is ingrained in him.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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But changing user habits is never easy, and the idea of browsing the web is deeply ingrained in users.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Heavy snow and strong winds could impact major routes, isolate higher-elevation communities, and create hazardous conditions for early-season recreation.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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How has quarterback play impacted the College Football Playoff race?—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The boogie-woogie vibe instilled by Federici’s jangly piano pegs it as a pool hall hit rather than the headphones-listening and ponderous nature of the original.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In these sparsely populated spaces, the mountain always defeats the human, instilling a deep respect for the environment.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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