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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
Anthropic recently committed to setting up external third-party evaluators who will be embedded within the company to monitor safety efforts. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Vet Partners For Risk And Compliance Capabilities Private-label financial services embedded into treasury operations are at an inflection point. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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
  • Home loans Because fixed 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note and broader bond-market conditions rather than the federal funds rate directly, homeowners won't be affected immediately by a Fed rate hike.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Users also want covers that can serve as accessories for content creation, such as for a workout that requires a fixed camera angle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fixed
Verb
  • The estate’s appeal is rooted not only in its scale and flexibility, but also in the character of the main home itself.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Vining types like Monstera adansonii, on the other hand, can be rooted just like vining pothos or philodendrons.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of rooted
Adjective
  • Judaism sees sin as a rupture that can be healed, not an inherent condition.
    — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Sharing measurements also addresses a technical problem inherent to passive sensing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of inherent
Verb
  • Thanks to home video and cable TV, the film, not accounted as a success in its time, has become lodged in the childhood memories of several generations.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Netflix, like Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, has lodged an appeal to France’s highest court, the Council of State (Conseil d’Etat), to protest against new sub-quota investment obligations in documentary and animation.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of lodged
Adjective
  • The intrinsic confidences of Evero and Lloyd didn’t flail, however.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Models must not simulate feelings, intrinsic motivation, or consciousness, the code says.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of intrinsic
Adjective
  • Whinny’s is their poolside service with Mediterranean fare and boozy frozen cocktails.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But for Brown, the venture is more than a frozen skewer business.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • Any more details ruin surprises, which are integral for Boyle’s engagement in the project.
    — William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At its opening ceremony, then-President Barack Obama urged African Americans to see their story as an integral thread in the broader American story.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of integral
Adjective
  • Organizations should test protected or immutable backups, recovery sequencing, credentials, dependencies and recovery time objectives.
    — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Blockchain, despite being popularly associated with cryptocurrency, can be applied to any industry, especially with its technology, which makes the input data immutable.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of immutable

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“Embedded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedded. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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