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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in to express
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embody
Opened in September 2022, Casa Cipriani Milano sees the group return to its roots, embodying the very best of classic Milanese hospitality and design, while reconciling it with the old-world feel of an English gentleman’s club.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 July 2025
For many the captain, 35-year-old Themba Zwane, embodies what Sundowns’ polished, imaginative football stands for.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The island’s dramatic granite peaks and rugged coastlines embody the untamed beauty of coastal Maine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The show embodied the cross-Channel interconnectedness that the fashion industry boasts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 July 2025
For many the captain, 35-year-old Themba Zwane, embodies what Sundowns’ polished, imaginative football stands for.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The island’s dramatic granite peaks and rugged coastlines embody the untamed beauty of coastal Maine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The show embodied the cross-Channel interconnectedness that the fashion industry boasts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Senate Republicans also added a $25 billion fund to help rural hospitals after some GOP senators expressed concern about how they could be affected by the change to provider taxes.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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As the manhunt for a survivalist father accused of killing his three daughters before disappearing into the Washington wilderness sails past the one-month mark, local authorities are expressing their frustration as the trail begins to run dry.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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My company is starting to incorporate AI agents into all of our datasets.—
Jay Bhatty,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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So be sure to incorporate these treatment options into your regimen.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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This card often symbolizes new beginnings that emerge from emotional clarity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The redesign symbolized how a product or place can regenerate rather than deplete.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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They could not comprehensibly be assimilated into a single diagram.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This win is enormous, beyond what can be assimilated quickly.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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The album featured a groundbreaking fusion of African rhythms and Western influences, exemplified by her collaboration with Alicia Keys on the title track.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But few countries exemplify the trend more than South Korea, where a recent presidential election showed just how polarized its youth has become.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The Problem: What The AI Skills Gap Looks Like The AI skills gap manifests differently across classrooms, but common patterns emerge that create real challenges for both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This reaction is triggered by the mosquito's saliva, which causes our immune system to release histamine, and usually manifests as inflammation, itching, discomfort, and visible red bumps.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Barrel aged wines tend to be fuller bodied on the palate as well.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Soccer is a surprisingly physical game that involves a good deal of bodying one’s opponent — tackling, in soccer-speak.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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