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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
Security is not just a feature to be installed, but a continuous process embedded into the devices themselves.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Governments must embed foundational learning in national plans and protect domestic budgets.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Leading firms now embed AI throughout diligence, valuation, and integration, accelerating decision-making and risk management.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite the ongoing war, and anti-Western rhetoric that has become embedded in Kremlin and state media commentary, Russia is likely to be ready and willing to participate in future global cultural and sporting events should circumstances change.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Governments must embed foundational learning in national plans and protect domestic budgets.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Leading firms now embed AI throughout diligence, valuation, and integration, accelerating decision-making and risk management.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite the ongoing war, and anti-Western rhetoric that has become embedded in Kremlin and state media commentary, Russia is likely to be ready and willing to participate in future global cultural and sporting events should circumstances change.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
Verb
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If desired, dip the cut end of the stem into rooting hormone, but this is totally optional.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Amenabar seems to root his screenplay on conjectures about the writer’s sexuality, which many scholars consider latterday projection.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The bullet narrowly missed Zwerner’s heart and remains lodged in her chest.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Doctors spent weeks trying to locate the bullet lodged in Garfield's body, but were unsuccessful.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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China has been building the world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under the leadership of Xi Jinping, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep pace.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Hermitage Farm, Laura Lee Brown and Wilson, who also founded the 21c Museum Hotel chain, have put more than 2,400 acres of land in agriculture conservation easements in Oldham County.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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