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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
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
Startups have built devices that, when implanted, help people with ALS and paralysis move, speak, and expand their overall functioning.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Score and partner Steven Mills are now suing the clinic and its doctor because the wrong embryo was implanted in Score.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
And Lazzara implanted his personality on everything.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Startups have built devices that, when implanted, help people with ALS and paralysis move, speak, and expand their overall functioning.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Score and partner Steven Mills are now suing the clinic and its doctor because the wrong embryo was implanted in Score.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
And Lazzara implanted his personality on everything.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 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
Verb
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Their plumed blooms in pink, red, white, and purple, and their fern-like leaves add visual contrast when planted with hydrangeas.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each section with a sprout can be cut into a seed potato and planted.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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So this city, the community, my family is rooted here.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mclusky were always rooted more in bile than hormones, contempt and wit over quick-burn idealism.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 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
Verb
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According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), Great Pyrenees were originally bred as livestock guardian dogs, tasked with protecting flocks in mountainous regions between France and Spain.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although plants are sometimes selected and bred for darker foliage solely for ornamental purposes, there are distinct physiological advantages to plants that have it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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His official complaint has been lodged with the judges of the French War Crimes Unit and concerns Israel’s bombing of a residential building in Beirut on November 26 2024, which killed seven civilians.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Aerial footage of the aftermath showed wreckage scattered across the roof, including the plane’s right wing still lodged in the roof, while the fuselage sat crumpled in the backyard.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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