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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
The company makes the recycling process traceable through embedding molecular markers into the plastics and producing a digital chain-of-custody system.
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Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
In practice, this means truly embedding psychological safety as a foundation of workplace and team culture; enabling people to express themselves—whether that be ideas or concerns—without fear of negative consequences.
—Emma Codd, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The platform consolidated user traffic, embedding the company within the main Internet distribution channels.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
By embedding a company's core IT and layering in security, the technology helps organizations control browser activity and allows their employees to collaborate and produce content, especially as many companies remain remote or hybrid.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Odicio said that criminal groups are increasingly embedding themselves in local political structures and campaigns to maintain influence and continue operating in Indigenous territories.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The scientists took advantage of this ability by engineering Bacillus subtilis spores to produce plastic-degrading enzymes, before embedding the dormant microbes directly into a plastic matrix.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
In November, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office quietly added a 12-page policy to its standard operating procedures, embedding immigration enforcement into routine policing.
—Monique O. Madan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
By embedding predictive intelligence and automation into enterprise operations, Infolob aims to help clients shift from reactive support toward more proactive optimization.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
In practice, this means truly embedding psychological safety as a foundation of workplace and team culture; enabling people to express themselves—whether that be ideas or concerns—without fear of negative consequences.
—Emma Codd, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The platform consolidated user traffic, embedding the company within the main Internet distribution channels.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
By embedding a company's core IT and layering in security, the technology helps organizations control browser activity and allows their employees to collaborate and produce content, especially as many companies remain remote or hybrid.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Odicio said that criminal groups are increasingly embedding themselves in local political structures and campaigns to maintain influence and continue operating in Indigenous territories.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The scientists took advantage of this ability by engineering Bacillus subtilis spores to produce plastic-degrading enzymes, before embedding the dormant microbes directly into a plastic matrix.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
In November, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office quietly added a 12-page policy to its standard operating procedures, embedding immigration enforcement into routine policing.
—Monique O. Madan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
By embedding predictive intelligence and automation into enterprise operations, Infolob aims to help clients shift from reactive support toward more proactive optimization.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embedding
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While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Another new thought, presented with the triumphant tone of someone comfortable rooting around in her own thoughts having found le mot juste.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Ramsbottom was at his desk when the drone smashed through the workspace's tin ceiling, spraying shrapnel in all directions, and lodging a chunk of glass in the back of his head.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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This conversation highlights how tourism boards, film offices, and regional partners collaborate to provide seamless production support — from locations and lodging to catering, permitting, and community engagement helping productions thrive statewide.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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“Embedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedding. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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