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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
Enterprises are now embedding linters, security scanners, and deterministic workflows directly into the agentic loop.
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Mohith Shrivastava, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
This innovation quickly spread to neighboring civilizations, embedding itself in the culinary practices of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
As the University of Bath team concludes, embedding living components into concrete could allow infrastructure to heal itself from within, extending service life and mitigating climate impact.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
That should begin with a clear plan that puts devices in hands, while embedding digital skills training into schools, workforce programs, libraries, and community centers.
—Latoya Williams-Belfort, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Enter Louis Theroux, a British documentarian known for embedding himself in volatile subcultures and extracting sincere insights.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
At the same time, regulatory scrutiny and ESG requirements are pushing brands to reassess supply chains and material strategies, embedding sustainability more deeply into product development.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
A lot of that involves NASA embedding with the companies to ensure safety and operational requirements are met during development.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Mohith Shrivastava, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
This innovation quickly spread to neighboring civilizations, embedding itself in the culinary practices of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
As the University of Bath team concludes, embedding living components into concrete could allow infrastructure to heal itself from within, extending service life and mitigating climate impact.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
That should begin with a clear plan that puts devices in hands, while embedding digital skills training into schools, workforce programs, libraries, and community centers.
—Latoya Williams-Belfort, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Enter Louis Theroux, a British documentarian known for embedding himself in volatile subcultures and extracting sincere insights.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
At the same time, regulatory scrutiny and ESG requirements are pushing brands to reassess supply chains and material strategies, embedding sustainability more deeply into product development.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
A lot of that involves NASA embedding with the companies to ensure safety and operational requirements are met during development.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embedding
Verb
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Despite suffering heavy losses, the Iranian regime remains entrenched, having spent the past five decades rooting itself deeply in every corner of society.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The result was not so amazing for Boston head coach Mazzulla, a soccer aficionado who was rooting hard for Brazil.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is also plenty of lodging in the neighboring tourist town of Hot Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Embedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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