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Embed (Verb)

Fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The engineer had to embed the large bolts into the concrete foundation to ensure the stability of the structure.
The artist embedded a small key in the resin sculpture for a hidden message.
To make the room more soundproof, the contractor embedded acoustic panels in the walls.
The forensic team embedded a tiny tracking device in the stolen item to locate the thief.
She carefully embedded the seeds in the moist soil to speed up germination.

Attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war; "The young reporter was embedded with the Third Division".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

A war journalist was embedded with the infantry unit to provide firsthand reports of the conflict.
The television network embedded a correspondent with the military unit to document their actions.
To get a more accurate picture, the reporter was embedded with the peacekeeping forces.
Marine commanders embedded journalists with various units before the invasion.
She was embedded with an army unit for several months to document their humanitarian efforts.