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also imbedding
as in rooting
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 embedding
TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Her work focuses on strengthening responsible sourcing practices, improving working conditions, and embedding respect for human rights into everyday business decisions.
—Anna Triponel, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
The campaign generated significant impact by embedding fake accounts into real user conversations, resulting in 59,001 engagements and substantially increasing the visibility and reach of the amplified content.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Makeup head Frances Hannon (nominated for a Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild award) and Grande collaborated on Glinda’s look, embedding subtle changes to reflect the passage of time, such as making her hair longer and blonder.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
To that end, AI investment in China is focused on embedding the technology into manufacturing, logistics, energy, finance, and public services.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Employees say the company initially developed the hardware by embedding electronics and cameras into off-the-shelf frames from a variety of popular brands.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
By embedding this sensing capability directly into a robot’s skin, this new system allows machines to respond locally and instantly to physical threats.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
By embedding immigration status checks into routine commercial driver licensing and enforcement, SB 86 transforms ordinary safety stops into de facto immigration screenings.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Her work focuses on strengthening responsible sourcing practices, improving working conditions, and embedding respect for human rights into everyday business decisions.
—Anna Triponel, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
The campaign generated significant impact by embedding fake accounts into real user conversations, resulting in 59,001 engagements and substantially increasing the visibility and reach of the amplified content.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Makeup head Frances Hannon (nominated for a Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild award) and Grande collaborated on Glinda’s look, embedding subtle changes to reflect the passage of time, such as making her hair longer and blonder.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
To that end, AI investment in China is focused on embedding the technology into manufacturing, logistics, energy, finance, and public services.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Employees say the company initially developed the hardware by embedding electronics and cameras into off-the-shelf frames from a variety of popular brands.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
By embedding this sensing capability directly into a robot’s skin, this new system allows machines to respond locally and instantly to physical threats.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
By embedding immigration status checks into routine commercial driver licensing and enforcement, SB 86 transforms ordinary safety stops into de facto immigration screenings.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embedding
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This includes plants like tomatoes, peppers, rosemary, lavender, thyme, and most other herbs, and it can be done by rooting the stems in soil or water.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dip the cut end into rooting hormone if desired, though it’s not required.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is lodging at the base, but the atmosphere skews practical rather than aspirational.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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On the other side of the aisle, Texas Democrat Al Green was quickly escorted out of the room by the sergeant at arms after lodging a protest, as has become tradition.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Embedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedding. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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