IN SCRIBE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

inscribe

verb

in-ˈskrīb

Definition of inscribe

as in to etch

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings

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as in to enroll

to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum

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as in to enter

to put (someone or something) on a list inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed

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Recent Examples of inscribe Its south bank features a nearly 330-foot wall, inscribed with victims’ names, placing those with personal connections near one another and others in a chance arrangement capturing the random nature of the tragedy. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026 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, 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 Additional discoveries include scarabs inscribed with the names of kings and deities, together with amulets for protection, fertility, and strength, reflecting the political and religious structures of the time. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inscribe

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Quinnen Williams’ forced fumble in the fourth quarter helped halt a promising Colts drive and helped etch the unit in the A-category for the first time this season.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
The manufacturing method could also be adapted to thin alloy sheets processed through laser cutting or etching.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of etch

Verb

Researchers enrolled 96 adults ages 18 to 45 who had obesity and had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the previous six years.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Having committed in May, Keller plans to enroll early at Central Michigan in January and continue his rehab there.

— Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of enroll

Verb

Sims attempted to enter the residence, but Bell slammed the door shut, the affidavit says.

— Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The caller reported a man had forcibly entered a nearby home and was physically assaulting its resident, according to a news release from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of enter

Verb

Most of the models have the Bodum name on their frame and inner lid, as well as engraved on the glass carafes.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
For the work, Harvey drew on ancient jewelry in the Met collection from Greece, India, and China, and then spent time in the Manufacture learning guillochage, a technique for engraving intricate patterns like leaves and flowers onto metal.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of engrave

Verb

Quarterback Rocco Becht went 16-for-27 for 240 yards and threw first-half touchdowns to Chase Sowell and Zay Robinson, both of whom were listed as questionable on the pregame injury report but ended up being good to play.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter The Guinness Book of World Records lists Ivan Smalyukh as the inventor of the most transparent material known.

— Matthew von Hippel, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of list

Verb

Connectivity Days started at CCA last school year—once a month, time is carved out of the school day for students to come together with the hope of building a stronger sense of belonging on campus.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Callaway said in the immediate aftermath of the first cases being announced he was deeply disappointed the county released information warning people to wash their pumpkins and avoid touching ones that had been carved.

— Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of carve

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As the agents stood outside the emergency room entrance, a large crowd of protesters began to converge at the hospital, some banging pots and recording the interaction on their phones.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
According to the study, GPS instruments installed around the glacier recorded its position every 15 seconds.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

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