IMBEDDED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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Definition of embedded

as in implanted

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verb

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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

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

Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.

— Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of inherent

Verb

As all this plays out, consumer complaints about credit reporting have skyrocketed, with more than 4 million lodged with the CFPB in 2025.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors said the bullet Lagrone fired struck Manns in the arm and lodged in his spine.

— Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of lodged

Adjective

Memecoins, a highly volatile type of cryptocurrency typically inspired by pop culture and viral trends, don’t hold intrinsic value but can drastically soar — or plummet — in price.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The event added appeal to an asset devoid of intrinsic value, treating top buyers to a lineup of prominent guests, including billionaire Tim Draper, investor Cathie Wood and boxer Mike Tyson.

— Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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

These elements are integral to Witch Hat Atelier, as author Kamome Shirahama explains her intent on crafting a purposeful world; one where a reader learns to recognize the signs of danger inside and outside of a fictional tale.

— Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Reading a book begins before a book is ever read, and of course the cover images are the most integral part of that process.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 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

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