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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in to express
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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The company expects researchers and industrial teams to build on the platform and shape future embodied AI standards.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Even so, embodying Lee and choreographing her intense movements proved to be demanding for the seasoned actress.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
This lamp was designed by Giancarlo Fassina and Michele De Lucchi for Artemide in 1987, embodying a sense of shameless functionality.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
The city news release said that Davis Gates, as a prominent labor leader and advocate, embodies King’s vision for economic and racial justice.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.—
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The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.—
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The actress isn't shy about expressing her love for Leach on Instagram.—
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
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Chromotherapy lighting is also being incorporated in tubs and showers.—
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Many designs now incorporate nighttime-specific lighting, plus mood lighting.—
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This aesthetic — symbolizing order, leisure and status — spread across continents and centuries, shaping how residential outdoor spaces are designed and maintained today.—
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The final scene shot for the mothership series is the last piece of the finale episode with the Dungeons & Dragons game and the shot of the closed door behind Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler, which the Duffers explained symbolized the closure of this coming-of-age story.—
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There is no pre-season or ample training sessions to assimilate.—
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An immigrant can live here for life without ever assimilating into our language or culture.—
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This type of unethical conduct exemplifies a persistent pattern of administrative neglect from the state’s executive branch.—
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Sergio’s studio exemplifies this sentiment, with vast crittall doors complementing the original stone arches and the original limestone floor and walls left in all their glory (email well in advance for a viewing).—
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The absence of an edge manifested itself in almost every aspect of the game, but was most glaring on defense.—
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Making matters worse is how suddenly symptoms can manifest – and often at the most inconvenient moments.—
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There was Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey trying to body slam De’Von Achane onto the Acrisure Stadium field.—
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The normally physical Green bodied up Wembanyama, but when the whistle blew, the third-year star knew exactly what to do.—
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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