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also imbed
as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the nails were solidly embedded in those old plaster walls
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Recent Examples of embed
These chips are embedded in smartphones, gaming consoles, cars and home electronics — and, increasingly, AI data centers.
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Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Although the restrictions have long been unenforceable under federal and state fair housing laws, many remained embedded in historic property documents.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
It is regularly cited by experts as a key influence on the character and development of the new regime in Iran, helping embed its particular fusion of clerical supremacy and authoritarian nationalism.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s less of than normal here considering Sullivan and Hafley have been embedded with Willis for two years.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Although the restrictions have long been unenforceable under federal and state fair housing laws, many remained embedded in historic property documents.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
It is regularly cited by experts as a key influence on the character and development of the new regime in Iran, helping embed its particular fusion of clerical supremacy and authoritarian nationalism.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s less of than normal here considering Sullivan and Hafley have been embedded with Willis for two years.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
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Showrunner Bruce Miller says the series is rooted firmly in the television universe fans already know — not a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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This assertion is even more dubious for rooting its claims about present capabilities of rapidly evolving technologies in the past.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer on Jalloh in 2020, and he was later issued a final order of removal allowing him to be deported to any country other than Sierra Leone.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Stroll did not complete a single lap all day on Saturday due to the ongoing engine problems, forcing Aston to lodge a request with the stewards for him to be allowed to take part in Sunday’s grand prix.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The lobbyist helped secure Downtown Plaza as the site for the new Kings arena, putting together a deal with real estate developers to purchase the site and later sell it for a significant profit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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That idea was put forth way back in 1929 by Fritz Zwicky, the same Fritz Zwicky who coined the term supernova and was the first to theorize the existence of dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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