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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
Ali Rida, who develops software embedded in devices such as smartwatches, gave up his job three years ago to volunteer as a paramedic. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 Mamdani is known as a harsh critic of Israel and has alleged that the Middle Eastern democracy is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, where Netanyahu is leading a war against Hamas terrorists embedded in the area. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 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
  • It is earned in increments, and a fixed level of autonomy ignores that completely.
    — Ravi Palwe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • On the first Thursday over 100,000 fans visited a complex which has around half that many fixed seats.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of fixed
Verb
  • And the reasons may be rooted as much in Southerners’ attitudes about being overweight as in their diets and exercise patterns.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • These two models exist simultaneously in Jewish history in the image of uprooted and powerless Jews on the one hand and rooted and empowered Jews on the other.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of rooted
Adjective
  • If speed and trust are still presented as a trade-off in 2026, that is a sign of an immature solution, not an inherent limitation.
    — Susan Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • There’s an edge and inherent darkness in both your sound and visuals.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of inherent
Verb
  • The man with almost no injury was writhing in agony, while the man with a four-inch nail lodged near his brain kept working for six days, not even realizing the nail was there.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Aerial footage of the crash showed the front part of the truck lodged into the side of the building.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of lodged
Adjective
  • Rather than merely buying ad space during a broadcast, technology brands are starting to explore ways to align their core value propositions with the intrinsic mechanics of the sport.
    — Agung Dwi Sandi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Toe Spread Spreading out your toes can reduce stiffness and improve overall balance by strengthening the intrinsic muscles that control toe movement.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • Hamm wore an arm brace during filming after a baseball injury, while Peet worked through a frozen shoulder in Season 1.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Protect Your Pipes According to Feng, one of the most costly consequences of a power outage can be frozen pipes.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • Business continuity and reputation should be integral to crisis response, as their impacts extend beyond mere technology.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Caggiano was an integral part of the team that fought tirelessy to get this deal done, just a few years after negotiating the NWSL’s first-ever CBA.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • As a beekeeper, you are also granted a glimpse into a society radically unlike our own, a world of harmony where each bee has its own immutable function.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
  • By focusing on changing immutable elements through mind power alone, the manifestation practices of Byrne and Nafousi—which promote aligning visualization with action—entered the world of magical thinking.
    — Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026
Definition of immutable

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“Embedded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedded. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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