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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
Veteran center Garrett Bradbury was the only other O-linemen who was as entrenched as Campbell.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
The controversial decision entrenches China in one of Israel's most strategic locations and reflects the continuing ambivalence of countries toward the Chinese Communist Party.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Concessions that enable Putin to declare victory, not to mention achieve Ukraine’s outright defeat, could entrench him further in power.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The Raiders drafted him even though there isn’t a clear path to immediate playing time with Kolton Miller entrenched at left tackle.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
The controversial decision entrenches China in one of Israel's most strategic locations and reflects the continuing ambivalence of countries toward the Chinese Communist Party.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Concessions that enable Putin to declare victory, not to mention achieve Ukraine’s outright defeat, could entrench him further in power.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The Raiders drafted him even though there isn’t a clear path to immediate playing time with Kolton Miller entrenched at left tackle.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
Verb
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Suitable for those with little ones and pets running around, the fabric is non-absorptive, meaning spills and crumbs won’t stay embedded in its weave.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Cybersecurity must be embedded into the DNA of an organization.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Life offers a series of uncomfortable truths, often rooted not in surface-level perception but in our deeper human wiring.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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But the specter of A.I. misuse, and the imperfect systems used to root it out, may also be affecting students who are following the rules.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Along with Cepeda, Jenkins established the boutique production company Resurgent Pictures in 2022.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.—
Joshua Alston,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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First responders found a vehicle lodged in the roof.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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The man targeted still has bullet bits lodged in his chest, Brown said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Moira puts Morck in charge of the initiative, sending him down to a glorified bathroom in a subbasement, providing no additional resources and moving the budget into other underserved departments.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Bootsy Collins: The stuff doesn’t sound ingrained in the time.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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It has been ingrained in wine drinkers that Riesling is the best pairing for foods with a kick, which is not untrue.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Some experts say the Administration’s decision will lead to an erosion of trust between the two countries, which could ultimately impact trade negotiations—a key priority for the Trump Administration.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Nigeria often faces seasonal floods, particularly impacting communities such as Mokwa along the banks of the Niger and Benue rivers.—
Taiwo Adebayo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Griner said her father instilled in her the importance of connection.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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So many horrible things fate has thrown at him from the very beginning of his life to today - and that instilled in him a spirit that so many people love, which is the guy who gets up after getting knocked down.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
20 May 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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