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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
In Bologna, however, the films feel embedded in the bustle of the place, competing for sensory attention.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Netscape added the ability to embed small music files in the MIDI sound format that would play when a webpage was loaded.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This is an opportunity for the audience to discover the craft and creativity embedded in the producer’s role.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Anderson specifically pointed to the ongoing threat posed by Volt Typhoon, the Chinese nation-state group focused on embedding itself in critical infrastructure in advance of a potential conflict with the United States.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Netscape added the ability to embed small music files in the MIDI sound format that would play when a webpage was loaded.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This is an opportunity for the audience to discover the craft and creativity embedded in the producer’s role.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Anderson specifically pointed to the ongoing threat posed by Volt Typhoon, the Chinese nation-state group focused on embedding itself in critical infrastructure in advance of a potential conflict with the United States.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
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The wildly successful, influential industries rooted on opposite ends of California have long eyed each other warily.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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In fact, this loss indicates that the hair has rooted and entered the regeneration process.—
Wyles Daniel,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But before sending it in, Matthew lodged one request.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bits of the ceramic plate from his ballistic vest were lodged into his chest.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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