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embedded

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verb

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past tense of embed

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of embedded
Adjective
The letter contained several examples, complete with embedded pictures, explaining how simple text prompts resulted in glossy renderings of Disney characters, including Darth Vader and Iron Man. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026 There is wide speculation that people will come to embrace new ways to interact with AI, including through new types of wearable or embedded devices. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
The Deweys were the exceptional retirees who quickly became embedded in the community. Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 Only 20% of companies have embedded those frameworks into their organizational culture, the EY study reports. John Kell, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embedded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embedded
Verb
  • The home’s slate roof, copper gutters and rock-solid foundation signal a different kind of luxury — one rooted less in square footage and more in construction, craftsmanship and permanence.
    David Caraccio April 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This season will have five episodes, each exploring how Asian culinary culture has rooted itself across the European continent.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
  • In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Whether measured in testosterone levels, bone density, lung capacity, or muscle mass, biological males carry inherent physical advantages over women.
    Lisa Frizell, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The physical dangers inherent in productions at this time were inseparable from the stories appearing onscreen, because simulation was more or less impossible; filmmaking was analog.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Brown’s ability to verbally drive home even the most cliché message to the point of intrinsic understanding makes the mind gym unique.
    Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The brain bug's intrinsic ick factor is undeniably high, but using their proboscises to suck thoughts directly from the brains of their unfortunate victims is a pretty neat party trick.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Banks must protect certain federal benefits from being frozen or garnished if they're directly deposited into your banking account.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Nearly half of total grocery sales, or 49%, are bought from the center of the store, according to Numerator, compared to 42% for the perimeter and 9% for frozen goods.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Car ownership has long been integral to the American dream.
    Alexa St. John, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • But Levinson’s very first movie suggests there’s something more integral missing from his creative formula.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • What Kalshi and Polymarket have done is drag this dirty secret out into the open with the help of transparent and immutable blockchain technology.
    Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Bryan himself was always learning something, trying something, Harman said, even if there were immutable truths like dipping the onion rings in the sauce.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Embedded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedded. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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