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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 federal bureaucracy practically trembled before Musk, who oversaw layoffs and downsizing with his team of acolytes and engineers embedded in various agencies.
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Rhubarb stalks are sliced thinly and get embedded into the batter so seamlessly, there’s no chance of a sog-out occurring.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Frontier labs are embedding themselves into the national security state.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
Suitable for those with little ones and pets running around, the fabric is non-absorptive, meaning spills and crumbs won’t stay embedded in its weave.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Rhubarb stalks are sliced thinly and get embedded into the batter so seamlessly, there’s no chance of a sog-out occurring.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 June 2025
Frontier labs are embedding themselves into the national security state.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
Suitable for those with little ones and pets running around, the fabric is non-absorptive, meaning spills and crumbs won’t stay embedded in its weave.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embed
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He’s been a fan ever since, changing his rooting interests from Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Chase Elliott (the son of Bill Elliott, whom Oscar associates with his early days as a fan).—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Cultural details specific to London were incorporated throughout, so rooting the office in the city’s identity.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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In April, Awake Illinois lodged similar allegations against Valley View District 365-U, which inspired passionate pleas in support of LGBTQ+ youth at a school board meeting for the Bolingbrook-Romeoville district.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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One of Diddy’s lawyers, Brian Steel, who rose to prominence for defending Young Thug during his RICO trial in Atlanta, lodged this question during accuser Mia’s second day of cross-examination.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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