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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
incised the tree with a sharp ax to get the sap flowing
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Recent Examples of incise
The artist works predominantly in soft pastel and oil pastel, deeply layered, incised, etched, and otherwise manipulated into phantasmagoric visions.
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Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Initial analysis suggested the tattoos were incised with a blade and then impregnated with black pigment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
There, the child incised into the skirt on the right turns out to be standing on one of their mom’s feet, while the child incised on the left is actively stepping up on her other foot.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Carved from wood as a durable, 3-foot-tall, totem-like column, it was then wrapped in linen, covered with smooth plaster and incised and painted.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
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Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Initial analysis suggested the tattoos were incised with a blade and then impregnated with black pigment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
There, the child incised into the skirt on the right turns out to be standing on one of their mom’s feet, while the child incised on the left is actively stepping up on her other foot.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Carved from wood as a durable, 3-foot-tall, totem-like column, it was then wrapped in linen, covered with smooth plaster and incised and painted.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incise
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An image of one of the youngest hostages, Stuart Lockwood, having his hair stroked by Hussein is etched in many people’s memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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There will be a new name etched on the trophy and the sentimentalists out there would be pushing for Kohli, who deserves the best man speech rather than being the bridesmaid again.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Small borers may be removed by slitting the stem and handpicking them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Carefully cut slits into the sponges and slide them onto the ends of the tongs, and voila!—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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The clues first turn up inscribed in a 9th-century Tibetan scroll and then — Da Vinci Code style — in the 1600s in masterpieces painted by Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, El Greco and Rembrandt.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The garden will have the names of Bluebell, Moley and Beth, as well as Charles' dog Snuff, inscribed on a path.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Last year’s series MVP sliced a first-pitch fastball over left fielder Cody Bellinger’s head for a run-scoring double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Calamari Fries At Clever Koi, a modern Asian eatery in Greater Phoenix, calamari steak is sliced into strips, lightly battered in tempura, and flash-fried for a crispy, zesty bite.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Or, if investment jewelry would be more appreciated, go for a piece like Tiffany’s Diamond and Mother-of-pearl Circle Pendant ($3,100 plus engraving costs on tiffany.com), engraved with her name to commemorate all of that hard work.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2025
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There is one non-race winner who is engraved on the trophy, and that is Anton Hulman.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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That’s one of the reasons why the play’s dialogue feels ripped from recent headlines.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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If your pup is fond of ripping open toys and removing the stuffing, use some of their fur to re-stuff the toy.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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This program carves the path to transform its matriculants from a high school senior into an empathetic, well-rounded physician ready to make an impact.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are the key characters your family will get to know in the first season: Lily Pak High-energy, curious and eager, Lily is an independent 11-year-old who longs to carve out her place in the world.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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The obvious problem is there are not enough things to slash to pay for the irresponsible tax cuts and spending included in the bill.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Some protesters hurled large chunks of broken concrete at officers, slashed tires and defaced buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Incise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incise. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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