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as in to imprint
to produce a vivid impression of
a scar that forever engraved the killer's face in the witness's mind
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Recent Examples of engrave
An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Federal officials said anti-ICE messaging was engraved on rounds found near Jahn’s body.
—Michael Dorgan , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The minimalist 18k gold band features sweet hidden details, including the couple's wedding date engraved on the inside.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Federal officials said anti-ICE messaging was engraved on rounds found near Jahn’s body.
—Michael Dorgan , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The minimalist 18k gold band features sweet hidden details, including the couple's wedding date engraved on the inside.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrave
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After dropping 43 points against Golden State on Tuesday, Doncic somehow topped it, finishing with 49 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists and etching his name in the history books for several reasons.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While fans may no longer watch those familiar white discs spiral across the field, the memories remain—etched in photos, in inside jokes, and in the hearts of those who once stood shoulder to shoulder, laughing as flour dust filled the West Texas air.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Khentika's tomb is a mastaba, one of the few in Egypt to have a curse inscribed on its facade.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each one is fitted with a metal plate inscribed with a unique number.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jodi Benson sang her daughter Delaney Benson's praises for following in her acting career footsteps while also carving out a name for herself at the same time.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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For mental rest, Singer suggests carving out daily micro-breaks — three to five minutes to breathe, reflect or write down one positive thing.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Engrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrave. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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