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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
Osteocytes, which are cells embedded within bone, help sense mechanical strain and coordinate how bone responds.
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Which is to say, initially my reaction was that Nike was showing up late to a marketing trend that has already been embedded in culture.
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Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
First, designing from circularity and embedding regeneration as a core standard for material design while mandating traceability.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
There are also flecks of red embedded throughout the pattern.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Which is to say, initially my reaction was that Nike was showing up late to a marketing trend that has already been embedded in culture.
—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
First, designing from circularity and embedding regeneration as a core standard for material design while mandating traceability.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
There are also flecks of red embedded throughout the pattern.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
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Known for building a global brand rooted in food, energy, and authenticity, Fieri brings a perspective that complements Legacy Motor Club's evolution into a modern motorsports organization that resonates far beyond the track.
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And yet, in spite of its Clark and Dearborn gambit and an hourlong finale that ties far too many bows on top of bows, Season 5 works because its artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and the characters are what matters.
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From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.
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Contact the establishment and lodge a complaint about hygiene and safety.
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In addition to the fear of deportation, the ruling puts thousands of immigrants at risk of losing their work authorization and their jobs, according to a Haitian-American journalist.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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