- present participle of embed.
embedding
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of embedding
Example Sentences
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“This is the savior for media, if they really focus on it,” said Brian Meehan, co-founder of Knocking, a Connecticut-based company that specializes in embedding e-commerce into TV and digital content.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
"By embedding these microbes, plastics could effectively 'come alive' and self-destruct on command, turning durability from a problem into a programmable feature," explains Dai.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
"Hottest June Day ever" is the Daily Star's headline, embedding a close-up photo showing a streak of sweat trickling down the side of King Charles III's face.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
PayPal also plans to reinvest savings in the business, especially when it comes to embedding AI in its products and operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
‘Preferably one that doesn’t involve embedding my pain in the stones.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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