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adjective

variants also imbedded
Definition of embeddednext
as in implanted

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verb

variants also imbedded
past tense of embed
as in rooted
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 embedded
Adjective
Native culture is an imbedded fact of Minnesota’s history and now the Indian – a brave, a scout, God forbid somebody’s friend — is gone from the flag. — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026 The device receives a video feed captured by external smart glasses with an embedded camera. — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
For investors, the same fattening of real yields embedded in Treasuries that raises the hurdle rate for borrowers represents compensation paid to the owners of the debt. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 At many American universities, progressive assumptions seem embedded in the machinery of campus life. — Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embedded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embedded
  1. fixed
  2. rooted
  3. inherent
  4. lodged
  5. intrinsic
  6. frozen
  7. integral
  8. immutable
Adjective
  • However, the trade quickly unwound, with yields higher Thursday as the market digested the move as well as the longer-term structural problems facing the fixed income market.
    — Jeff Cox,Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • According to the report, residents of Pittsburgh spend a median of $1,775 each month on the 13 most common household bills, which is about 14% less than the national average and welcome news for anyone living on a fixed income.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of fixed
Verb
  • When well rooted grow the new plants in a full sun location for best production.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Smith’s commitment to protecting people was rooted partly in his military service, according to his longtime partner, Lisa Haney.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rooted
Adjective
  • The experience is…less fun, although bad film aficionados know that some level of tedium is inherent to almost all of the most canonical worst movies ever.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the sweat-masking technology, Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber comes with the performance properties inherent to Coolmax® fibers, including moisture wicking and breathability.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of inherent
Verb
  • The decision also dismissed all claims against Morris’ wife, Deborah, and all but one claim lodged against Robert Morris personally.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Castro, 52, is accused of firing a gun through the front door of a Minneapolis home, striking Sosa-Celis in the leg with a bullet that lodged in a child’s bedroom wall.
    — MARK VANCLEAVE, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lodged
Adjective
  • The Financial Times has argued that the astronomical prices of top modernist paintings are less about intrinsic artistic value than wealth, scarcity, and the concentration of buying power among billionaires.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Repurchases can create significant value when a company's shares trade below management's estimate of intrinsic value, because each remaining shareholder owns a larger percentage of the company afterward.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • Each client receives a heavy box of goods including fresh produce, frozen food, USDA shelf-stable goods and eggs or dairy products.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The frozen landscape of Antarctica is holding a dangerous metal.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • Mental health and work-life balance Research says mental health and wellbeing are integral to quality of life and even physical health.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Entering his fourth season, Doku is now expected to step up and become an integral player so the early disruption to his season is not ideal.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • Confidential computing supports that trust through capabilities such as immutable access logging and consent management.
    — John Pettit, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Their interest isn’t a token to be spent on me or somebody else, but rather a more immutable quality that led them to my book and hopefully many more books to come.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Embedded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedded. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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