1
as in plants
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 roots
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 implants
Pregnancy begins after an embryo successfully implants in a uterus.
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Mimi Zieman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The firm initiated coverage of the shoulder implants stock with a buy rating and a $20 per share price target in a Sunday note.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The process safely implants a device the size of a rice grain into a pet, said Celene Mielcarek, head of program operations at PAWS Chicago.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Mimi Zieman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The firm initiated coverage of the shoulder implants stock with a buy rating and a $20 per share price target in a Sunday note.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
The process safely implants a device the size of a rice grain into a pet, said Celene Mielcarek, head of program operations at PAWS Chicago.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implants
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See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Competition breeds comparison, which could push you to prioritize whatever makes the organization look good relative to others, rather than the metrics that drive long-term sustainability.—
Brendan Keegan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The water grows stagnant and breeds mosquitoes.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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This embeds skill-building into daily work, shifting teams toward higher-value roles without slowing execution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The vehicle is integrated with Klein’s SmartArray Technology, which embeds key electronics directly within the transducer array to support a more compact system architecture and preserve valuable vehicle payload space.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Implants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implants. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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