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also imbedding
as in rooting
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 embedding
Yan’s research trajectory has centered on this idea of embedding intelligence directly into materials.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Her work focuses on strengthening responsible sourcing practices, improving working conditions, and embedding respect for human rights into everyday business decisions.
—Anna Triponel, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
The campaign generated significant impact by embedding fake accounts into real user conversations, resulting in 59,001 engagements and substantially increasing the visibility and reach of the amplified content.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Makeup head Frances Hannon (nominated for a Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild award) and Grande collaborated on Glinda’s look, embedding subtle changes to reflect the passage of time, such as making her hair longer and blonder.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
To that end, AI investment in China is focused on embedding the technology into manufacturing, logistics, energy, finance, and public services.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Employees say the company initially developed the hardware by embedding electronics and cameras into off-the-shelf frames from a variety of popular brands.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
By embedding this sensing capability directly into a robot’s skin, this new system allows machines to respond locally and instantly to physical threats.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Her work focuses on strengthening responsible sourcing practices, improving working conditions, and embedding respect for human rights into everyday business decisions.
—Anna Triponel, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
The campaign generated significant impact by embedding fake accounts into real user conversations, resulting in 59,001 engagements and substantially increasing the visibility and reach of the amplified content.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Makeup head Frances Hannon (nominated for a Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild award) and Grande collaborated on Glinda’s look, embedding subtle changes to reflect the passage of time, such as making her hair longer and blonder.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
To that end, AI investment in China is focused on embedding the technology into manufacturing, logistics, energy, finance, and public services.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Feb. 2026
Employees say the company initially developed the hardware by embedding electronics and cameras into off-the-shelf frames from a variety of popular brands.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
By embedding this sensing capability directly into a robot’s skin, this new system allows machines to respond locally and instantly to physical threats.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embedding
Verb
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Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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The projectile traveled through a pantry before lodging in another wall, missing the family inside.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Repeatedly named one of the South’s best resorts, Sea Island has a couple of lodging options across the Golden Isles, but The Cloister is the heart of the brand’s hospitality offerings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Embedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embedding. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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