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also imbed
as in to root
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 embed
The regions of the human brain that are affected by GLP-1s are embedded in a large cerebral cortex, which is involved in higher-order functions such as learning, memory, and consciousness.
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 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
By embedding immigration status checks into routine commercial driver licensing and enforcement, SB 86 transforms ordinary safety stops into de facto immigration screenings.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 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
By embedding immigration status checks into routine commercial driver licensing and enforcement, SB 86 transforms ordinary safety stops into de facto immigration screenings.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
Verb
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Look for strong sturdy leaves that have a nice shape and that are rooted well in the soil.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Doctors decided against removing a bullet that was lodged in his hip.—
Tracy Wright , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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They were expected to be lodged in jail upon their release.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The couple heard police on a loudspeaker tell someone to put his weapon down and end the situation peacefully shortly before the helicopter arrived.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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