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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
Whoever embeds them becomes indispensable.
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Noosheen Hashemi, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The historical figure who did most to develop an American tradition of pro-business government and to embed that tradition in the structure of the American state was Alexander Hamilton.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Over time, these insights embed themselves into a continuous improvement culture, enabling incremental enhancements in process efficiency, waste minimization, and energy management.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Or appropriate care navigation agents could be embedded in physicians’ workflows.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noosheen Hashemi, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The historical figure who did most to develop an American tradition of pro-business government and to embed that tradition in the structure of the American state was Alexander Hamilton.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Over time, these insights embed themselves into a continuous improvement culture, enabling incremental enhancements in process efficiency, waste minimization, and energy management.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Or appropriate care navigation agents could be embedded in physicians’ workflows.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
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The hotel also partners with Hudson River Park on clean-up initiatives, rooting its environmental mission in the surrounding community.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The slogan’s real meaning, therefore, is rooted firmly in the greengrocer’s existence.—
Ezra Klein,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The settlement agreement, lodged in Los Angeles federal court, says the DOJ will no longer seek access to minors’ most sensitive unmodified medical records at CHLA — including mental health treatment notes, prescribing information and other personal details related to gender-affirming care.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The previously slumping Geekie scored two goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, a shot that was hammered so hard that no one saw the puck go in the net, until Geekie raced down and pointed to where the puck was lodged.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rieder’s comments put him within the then-consensus among economists and even Fed officials who believed inflation would not become a persistent problem.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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