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as in planted
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a music teacher who strove to implant within his students a love of the classics
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as in rooted
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the gemstone was poorly implanted in the setting, so it was constantly popping out
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Recent Examples of implanted
Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Details get swapped out, whole scenes implanted, emotions revised in retrospect.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
In Robert’s case, the ICD was implanted following a previous cardiac event last fall.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The main device is implanted in the brain and does not penetrate brain tissue.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Invasive BCIs like Neuracle’s are surgically implanted in or on the brain.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Then a surrogate animal is injected with hormones, and the embryo is implanted.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Patterson, 41, had a brain-computer interface implanted in the cortex levels of his brain, an area of higher functioning brain activity.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Details get swapped out, whole scenes implanted, emotions revised in retrospect.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
In Robert’s case, the ICD was implanted following a previous cardiac event last fall.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The main device is implanted in the brain and does not penetrate brain tissue.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Invasive BCIs like Neuracle’s are surgically implanted in or on the brain.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Then a surrogate animal is injected with hormones, and the embryo is implanted.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implanted
Adjective
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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
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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
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Volunteer Estella King-Smith said a caring community has blossomed from the seeds of love and joy that Fisher has planted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Purple leaf plum trees are truly gorgeous when first planted, owing to their unusually dark leaf color and cloud of pink or white flowers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The side of State Highway 121 is rooted with Texas prairie grasses and is known to bloom with Texas wildflowers during spring and summer.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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A lot of Torres’s humor is rooted in classification — that’s just where his mind goes, whether for comedy purposes or not.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Officials say the birds may resemble native species commonly seen in the area, but stress these animals were bred in captivity and are not capable of surviving on their own.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Once established, tomatoes can withstand drought conditions, and some varieties are bred to endure dry climates.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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The public defender also requested a trial and submitted a healthcare order noting a bullet fragment lodged in Medina-Medina’s nasal cavity.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Also in February, both called the police in Draper and lodged further allegations of domestic violence against each other related to an incident the same month.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mika’s mother - a CPA, professor, and philanthropist - instilled in her an early understanding of legacy as something actively lived and carefully protected.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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But watching Micah Ski definitely just instilled in this deep drive to not be a skier.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Implanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implanted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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