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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
What differentiates BrazeAI is the intelligence layer embedded directly into customer engagement.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Meanwhile, smaller creators embedded in specific communities are driving higher engagement.
—Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson a week after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the bill sought to address segregation in housing that was deeply embedded in American life.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 May 2026
The company makes the recycling process traceable through embedding molecular markers into the plastics and producing a digital chain-of-custody system.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Meanwhile, smaller creators embedded in specific communities are driving higher engagement.
—Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson a week after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the bill sought to address segregation in housing that was deeply embedded in American life.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 May 2026
The company makes the recycling process traceable through embedding molecular markers into the plastics and producing a digital chain-of-custody system.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
Verb
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Together, these efforts reflect my commitment to improving quality of life in ways that are visible, meaningful, and rooted in what our community has asked for.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Each one is rooted in local tradition and craftsmanship, with goods sold directly by the artisans who make them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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According to the lawsuit, the union’s anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policy prohibits retaliation against employees for lodging a discrimination or harassment complaint or assisting in the investigation of such a complaint.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Homestay travel is lodging in a local resident’s home instead of a hotel, hostel or campsite — but the real value lies in the cultural immersion that comes with it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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