ENTRENCH Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

entrench

verb

in-ˈtrench

variants also intrench

Definition of entrench

as in to root

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 early going featured the braggadocio of the comfortably entrenched. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 Stout may only be entering his second season but he is entrenched as the third cornerback, lining up against slot receivers in the 49ers’ nickel package. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 His command of celebrity culture — its secrets, scandals, and machinations — was already firmly entrenched. — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 With Jack Campbell, who signed a 4-year, $81 million contract extension this offseason, entrenched at middle linebacker, White will look to push for a starting job at one of the outside spots. — CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrench

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Prepare a small plant pot with potting mix, dip the cut end of the stem in rooting hormone powder, and plant the cutting in the pot.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Their ambition rooted from high school stardom is to land a scholarship at a four-year program, which is easier said than done, given the amount of players across the country scrambling for such chances.

— JOE DAVIDSON, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of root

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Part of the issue is that pilots often run without integration into legal and IT, and so executives don’t embed the pilots into their infrastructure, but restart from zero each time.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
The tools will become faster, cheaper, and more deeply embedded in daily life.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of embed

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The decision also dismissed all claims against Morris’ wife, Deborah, and all but one claim lodged against Robert Morris personally.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Does a frontline soldier trapped with poor comms in a dugout have enough time to study the choices and lodge a vote?

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

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