Thesaurus results for GRAVED

graved

verb

past tense of grave

as in etched

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface the doomed climber graved his initials into the rock face

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Now, Slater has the title and has etched his name into the TNA history books.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
In this way, the book that remains etched in each reader’s mind is unique to them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
My Deluxe Corner Suite was the definition of mod Thai chic—all clean lines subtly accented with Thai touches, like a lotus pattern engraved above the bathtub and drapes in Thai silk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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Since the invention of the Monte Carlo method in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, algorithmic programming has quickly inscribed itself in most, if not all, human experiences.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Archaeologists excavating Hattusa, the former capital of the Hittite Empire in what is now Turkey, discovered a fragment of a clay tablet inscribed with Akkadian cuneiform, according to Smithsonian Magazine.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

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History and architecture lovers will appreciate that the wood trim and carved detailing remain untouched.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Stanford back-up quarterback Charlie Mirer got in some time in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium, where his father, Rick, carved out a prolific career with the Fighting Irish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

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