embed in (someone or something)
1. To stick or push something deeply into someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "embed" and "in." I think we need to go to the ER—those staples are really embedded in your arm. You really need to embed these nails in the wall, otherwise they won't hold the plank in place. Man, look at all the burs embedded in my sweater! I didn't even notice them on our hike.
2. In computing, to insert content into something, often a webpage. A noun or pronoun can be used between "embed" and "in." I think we should embed a video in the article and fill up some of this blank space. Can we embed a gif in here, to give the article a little comic relief? Nah, I'll just link some of the text. I don't want to embed a whole video in my blog post.
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embed someone or something in something
to insert someone or something in something. The team of oxen embedded their legs in the muddy river bottom. Laura embedded sequins in the candles and turned them into clever gifts.
embed something in something
to stick something into something. The mugger only embedded his knife in the cloth of the victim's coat. A ring was embedded in the bread dough by accident.
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