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embedded

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verb

variants also imbedded
past tense of embed

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of embedded
Adjective
Four others were injured by embedded bullet fragments. Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Apr. 2026 The exodus could weaken the surveillance and counterintelligence apparatus that helped sustain Venezuela’s authoritarian system for years, even as analysts warn that remnants of the network remain deeply embedded and capable of operating in the shadows. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
During their year in the newsroom, the fellows will be embedded with teams to support The Atlantic’s journalism; sharpen their writing, editing, and research skills; and deepen their awareness of the industry. The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 But Guidara describes how hospitality can be intentionally embedded into every element of the dining experience — from the greeting at the door to the pacing of a meal. Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for embedded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embedded
Verb
  • Montana has long inspired storytelling rooted in its history—from Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It to Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming — more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — but stories rooted in collaborative community work can spark hope.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Adjective
  • Retirees generally live on a fixed income.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 6 June 2026
  • This drove up payments to charter schools by more than 3,000% from 1999 to 2014 and diverted funds away from district schools that still needed to maintain fixed costs, such as utilities, staffing and building improvements.
    Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.
    Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Gonzales’ progressive bona fides in Denver and the state Capitol will have to overcome Hickenlooper’s experience, his comparably vast fundraising and the inherent advantage that comes from being a fixture of Colorado’s political scenery.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
  • Decadence is embraced here and beauty is valued, the joy it inspires seen as only one of its inherent contributions.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • Both the white dwarf and the red dwarf have their own intrinsic magnetic fields.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 June 2026
  • Those ideas became intrinsic to American economic culture.
    Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • Your frozen pizza is already topped with a nice blanket of cheese, but there's no such thing as too much!
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • In the frozen food section, Deep Brands is serving Asian flavors to a diverse customer base that reflects the country, not just an Asian population, according to General Manager Kiernan Laughlin.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • Dining is an integral part of the experience at Faro Capel Rosso, with a seasonal menu inspired by the traditions of Giglio Island and the Tuscan mainland.
    Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Bird said thinking about and acknowledging the challenges of climate change and coming up with solutions was integral to their mission.
    Tara Molina, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • Principle 16 expects an immutable, tamper-proof record of what the model saw and when a human reviewed it.
    Mike Whitmire, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Flock also says every search is permanently logged in an immutable audit trail.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026

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“Embedded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedded. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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