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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
The body becomes a ritual instrument embedded in land, myth, and ancestry.
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Who decides what risks are acceptable before these tools become deeply embedded?
—Barry R. Davis, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
If there are tough grease stains and stubborn food particles embedded in the fabric of the kitchen towels, go with the heavy-duty wash cycle, which Romine says adds extra agitation and more wash minutes.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the birds suffered tissue damage and infection caused by a fishing lure embedded in its foot, the center said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Who decides what risks are acceptable before these tools become deeply embedded?
—Barry R. Davis, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
If there are tough grease stains and stubborn food particles embedded in the fabric of the kitchen towels, go with the heavy-duty wash cycle, which Romine says adds extra agitation and more wash minutes.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the birds suffered tissue damage and infection caused by a fishing lure embedded in its foot, the center said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
Verb
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The side of State Highway 121 is rooted with Texas prairie grasses and is known to bloom with Texas wildflowers during spring and summer.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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A lot of Torres’s humor is rooted in classification — that’s just where his mind goes, whether for comedy purposes or not.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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She has been lodged pending further review by the prosecutor's office.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam, with lodging for as little as $15 a night and inexpensive local cuisine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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To have that as something that will live in my memory is worth whatever mental or emotional friction exists in rising from the comfort of my bed and putting my feet down on the floor.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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