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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
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Cybersecurity must be embedded into the DNA of an organization.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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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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Their lemon trees rooted just fine and have already grown into little trees this year.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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It’s been a hell of a run for INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took over a football club sixth in the Premier League and have currently rooted them in 15th.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 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
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On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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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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This puts it in the premium category of water sports equipment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
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
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Wildfire smoke is pouring over the border into the U.S., impacting air quality and health hundreds of miles from the fires themselves.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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No other items manufactured by Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc. are impacted.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 6 Jun. 2025.
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