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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 government could even designate certain research as classified and subject technologies to export controls, and federal employees could embed inside the companies to oversee various safety measures and run their own, independent evaluations.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
No hang-ups or glitches on Insta embeds.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Molyneux was one of those people who got high play-to-earn expectations embedded in their heads.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
These organizations, deeply embedded in the community, are uniquely positioned to give back and create something meaningful.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
No hang-ups or glitches on Insta embeds.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Molyneux was one of those people who got high play-to-earn expectations embedded in their heads.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
These organizations, deeply embedded in the community, are uniquely positioned to give back and create something meaningful.
—Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
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Owned by Daniela Turano, her husband Giuseppe Acito and chef Raffaele Lubrano, both from Italy, Antico is rooted in heritage and hospitality.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Boyle said the turnaround is rooted in reconnecting with what originally made the brand stand out — a blend of performance and personality — and leaning into marketing that cuts through the noise.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has already lodged a detainer request to keep Tortolero-Arriechi in custody — a request that now hangs in the balance in a state that has repeatedly clashed with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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In January 2025, Scott lodged a complaint about Ghoreishi and Khorsand with the Rhode Island Department of Health accusing them of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now formally known as factitious disorder imposed on another) against both his wife and daughter.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The Spurs led for the entire game and led by as many as 28 points to put the series away on Tuesday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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