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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
That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.
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Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Today, the phrase — often delivered with a sing-songy tone — has become embedded in the pop culture lexicon, especially among Gen Alpha and Gen Z.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
How the technology works Dynamic induction charging works by embedding coils beneath the road surface that can energize a magnetic field.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The anthem has stood the test of time over the course of a quarter-century and feels embedded in the DNA of pop music with an earworm of a chorus.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
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Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Today, the phrase — often delivered with a sing-songy tone — has become embedded in the pop culture lexicon, especially among Gen Alpha and Gen Z.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
How the technology works Dynamic induction charging works by embedding coils beneath the road surface that can energize a magnetic field.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The anthem has stood the test of time over the course of a quarter-century and feels embedded in the DNA of pop music with an earworm of a chorus.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass cultivars root quickly in warm conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The jury especially liked the way the dialogue’s shift in volume and tone established the visceral experience of the main character — deeply rooting the audience inside Drea’s perspective.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six charges — one count of wire fraud and one count of theft concerning a federal program — that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The newspaper reported that the bullet allegedly fired by the suspect, Deborah Benefiel, had struck the 21-year-old former basketball player in his lung and then the heart before becoming lodged in his chest.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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