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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
Most 10-Qs are cookie cutter documents disclosing financial figures already embedded in corporate records. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 What is important to be aware of though is that once AI becomes embedded in workflows, inference placement, workload routing and utilization start to matter as much as model selection. — Alison Biers, Forbes.com, 7 July 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
  • There’s no fixed salary to fall back on.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • Give Yourself Time To Become A Leader Remember that the transformation from founder to leader is an ongoing process, not a fixed state.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of fixed
Verb
  • For many Venezuelans, the anger is rooted not in abstract politics but in intensely personal experiences of chaos, helplessness and institutional failure.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Definition of rooted
Adjective
  • Low-altitude flying carries inherent risks, including the potential for debris to scatter on the ground and less time for pilots to respond to emergencies.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • And this freedom is inherent in Christ Jesus’ teachings and healings.
    — Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026
Definition of inherent
Verb
  • Devers furthered the Giants’ cause with a ground-rule double that lodged itself under the padding along the right-field line, scoring Schmitt.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • The hotel may already be lodged somewhere in your subconscious thanks to its iconic yellow umbrellas and vaulted-ceiling indoor pool.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of lodged
Adjective
  • This environment contributes directly to rising academic dishonesty and weakens the intrinsic value traditionally associated with intellectual development.
    — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026
  • For over 20 years, this question has ranked among the biggest open problems in the field of quantum complexity theory, which studies the intrinsic hardness of quantum problems.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • The size of the frozen zone in which crews are working to stabilize a building in Midtown Manhattan was decreased late Tuesday, but some roads remain blocked.
    — Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Locals can purchase summer pool passes and spend the afternoon sipping frozen cocktails and enjoying light bites at the Pool House.
    — Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • My deepest gratitude and respect go to Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, whose artistry is an integral part of this musical journey.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
  • Faces are also integral to The Testaments, a loose adaptation of the 2019 sequel to Margaret Atwood’s 1985 masterpiece.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • There is no automatic, immutable rule that a visionary controller magically loses their touch exactly 120 months after ringing the opening bell at the stock exchange, and little data to suggest that controllers lose their touch so quickly.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • For trans teens and their families, the dispute has involved a matter of immutable identity and equal opportunity.
    — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of immutable

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